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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.12, 2,302.36 and 1,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.12, 2,302.36 and 1,171.22 is: 1,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.12 : 2,302.36 = 1,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.12/2,302.36 = 1,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.12x = 2,302.36 × 1,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.12x = 2,696,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,562.23/1,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.59

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