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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.03, 2,979.08 and 669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.03, 2,979.08 and 669.53 is: 1,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.03 : 2,979.08 = 669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.03/2,979.08 = 669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.03x = 2,979.08 × 669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.03x = 1,994,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,580.08/1,986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.31

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