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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.43, 2,303.06 and 1,145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.43, 2,303.06 and 1,145.55 is: 1,579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.43 : 2,303.06 = 1,145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.43/2,303.06 = 1,145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.43x = 2,303.06 × 1,145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.43x = 2,638,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,264.66/1,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.39

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