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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.24, 2,502.56 and 1,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.24, 2,502.56 and 1,181.04 is: 1,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.24 : 2,502.56 = 1,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.24/2,502.56 = 1,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.24x = 2,502.56 × 1,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.24x = 2,955,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,623.46/1,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.58

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