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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670, 2,505 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670, 2,505 and 454 is: 681

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670 : 2,505 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670/2,505 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670x = 2,505 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670x = 1,137,270
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,270/1,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681

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