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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.62, 2,303.97 and 670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.62, 2,303.97 and 670 is: 1,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.62 : 2,303.97 = 670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.62/2,303.97 = 670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.62x = 2,303.97 × 670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.62x = 1,543,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,659.90/1,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.24

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