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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.24, 2,504.52 and 977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.24, 2,504.52 and 977.12 is: 1,465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.24 : 2,504.52 = 977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.24/2,504.52 = 977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.24x = 2,504.52 × 977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.24x = 2,447,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,216.58/1,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.19

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