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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.45, 2,506.01 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.45, 2,506.01 and 746.19 is: 1,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.45 : 2,506.01 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.45/2,506.01 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.45x = 2,506.01 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.45x = 1,869,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,955.87/1,670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.44

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