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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.88, 2,304.18 and 670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.88, 2,304.18 and 670.26 is: 1,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.88 : 2,304.18 = 670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.88/2,304.18 = 670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.88x = 2,304.18 × 670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.88x = 1,544,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,399.69/1,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.55

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