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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.68, 2,467.93 and 670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.68, 2,467.93 and 670.71 is: 1,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.68 : 2,467.93 = 670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.68/2,467.93 = 670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.68x = 2,467.93 × 670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.68x = 1,655,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,251.31/1,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.43

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