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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.49, 2,978.39 and 669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.49, 2,978.39 and 669.25 is: 1,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.49 : 2,978.39 = 669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.49/2,978.39 = 669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.49x = 2,978.39 × 669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.49x = 1,993,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,269.27/1,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.92

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