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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.98, 2,238.66 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.98, 2,238.66 and 670.48 is: 1,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.98 : 2,238.66 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.98/2,238.66 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.98x = 2,238.66 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.98x = 1,500,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,976.76/1,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.03

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