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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.41, 2,307.07 and 1,138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.41, 2,307.07 and 1,138.38 is: 1,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.41 : 2,307.07 = 1,138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.41/2,307.07 = 1,138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.41x = 2,307.07 × 1,138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.41x = 2,626,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,315.12/1,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.26

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