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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.22, 2,304.87 and 952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.22, 2,304.87 and 952.53 is: 1,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.22 : 2,304.87 = 952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.22/2,304.87 = 952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.22x = 2,304.87 × 952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.22x = 2,195,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,457.82/1,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.47

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