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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.87, 2,486.74 and 670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.87, 2,486.74 and 670.40 is: 1,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.87 : 2,486.74 = 670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.87/2,486.74 = 670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.87x = 2,486.74 × 670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.87x = 1,667,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,110.50/1,657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.57

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