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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.74, 2,300.28 and 1,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.74, 2,300.28 and 1,170.50 is: 1,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.74 : 2,300.28 = 1,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.74/2,300.28 = 1,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.74x = 2,300.28 × 1,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.74x = 2,692,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,477.74/1,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.45

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