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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.10, 2,304.75 and 997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.10, 2,304.75 and 997.74 is: 1,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.10 : 2,304.75 = 997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.10/2,304.75 = 997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.10x = 2,304.75 × 997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.10x = 2,299,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,541.27/1,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.89

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