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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.58, 2,485.74 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.58, 2,485.74 and 670.06 is: 1,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.58 : 2,485.74 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.58/2,485.74 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.58x = 2,485.74 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.58x = 1,665,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,594.94/1,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.84

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