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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.35, 2,305 and 1,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.35, 2,305 and 1,007.06 is: 1,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.35 : 2,305 = 1,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.35/2,305 = 1,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.35x = 2,305 × 1,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.35x = 2,321,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,273.30/1,670.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.69

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