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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.83, 2,303.66 and 670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.83, 2,303.66 and 670.14 is: 1,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.83 : 2,303.66 = 670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.83/2,303.66 = 670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.83x = 2,303.66 × 670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.83x = 1,543,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,776.39/1,535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.18

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