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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.72, 2,116.84 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.72, 2,116.84 and 670.16 is: 1,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.72 : 2,116.84 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.72/2,116.84 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.72x = 2,116.84 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.72x = 1,418,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,621.49/1,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.60

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