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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.80, 1,489.68 and 669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.80, 1,489.68 and 669.26 is: 1,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.80 : 1,489.68 = 669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.80/1,489.68 = 669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.80x = 1,489.68 × 669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.80x = 996,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,983.24/993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.20

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