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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.26, 2,502.20 and 1,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.26, 2,502.20 and 1,012.34 is: 1,516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.26 : 2,502.20 = 1,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.26/2,502.20 = 1,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.26x = 2,502.20 × 1,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.26x = 2,533,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,080.32/1,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.58

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