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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.26, 2,466.72 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.26, 2,466.72 and 670.56 is: 1,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.26 : 2,466.72 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.26/2,466.72 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.26x = 2,466.72 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.26x = 1,654,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,083.76/1,645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.36

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