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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.06, 2,507.03 and 977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.06, 2,507.03 and 977.22 is: 1,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.06 : 2,507.03 = 977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.06/2,507.03 = 977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.06x = 2,507.03 × 977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.06x = 2,449,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,928.04/1,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.97

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