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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.22, 2,502.56 and 889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.22, 2,502.56 and 889.12 is: 1,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.22 : 2,502.56 = 889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.22/2,502.56 = 889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.22x = 2,502.56 × 889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.22x = 2,225,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,076.15/1,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.21

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