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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.90, 1,490.04 and 669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.90, 1,490.04 and 669.90 is: 1,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.90 : 1,490.04 = 669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.90/1,490.04 = 669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.90x = 1,490.04 × 669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.90x = 998,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,177.80/993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.30

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