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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.31, 2,506.06 and 745.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.31, 2,506.06 and 745.78 is: 1,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.31 : 2,506.06 = 745.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.31/2,506.06 = 745.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.31x = 2,506.06 × 745.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.31x = 1,868,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,969.43/1,670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.94

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