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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.04, 2,159.52 and 670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.04, 2,159.52 and 670 is: 1,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.04 : 2,159.52 = 670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.04/2,159.52 = 670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.04x = 2,159.52 × 670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.04x = 1,446,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,878.40/1,440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.75

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