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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.18, 2,302.90 and 670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.18, 2,302.90 and 670.10 is: 1,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.18 : 2,302.90 = 670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.18/2,302.90 = 670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.18x = 2,302.90 × 670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.18x = 1,543,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,173.29/1,535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.21

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