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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.42, 2,505.21 and 889.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.42, 2,505.21 and 889.71 is: 1,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.42 : 2,505.21 = 889.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.42/2,505.21 = 889.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.42x = 2,505.21 × 889.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.42x = 2,228,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,910.39/1,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.34

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