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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.83, 2,238.83 and 670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.83, 2,238.83 and 670.22 is: 1,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.83 : 2,238.83 = 670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.83/2,238.83 = 670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.83x = 2,238.83 × 670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.83x = 1,500,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,516.66/1,491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.82

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