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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.44, 2,506.74 and 941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.44, 2,506.74 and 941.44 is: 1,412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.44 : 2,506.74 = 941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.44/2,506.74 = 941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.44x = 2,506.74 × 941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.44x = 2,359,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,945.31/1,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.77

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