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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.46, 2,505.69 and 500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.46, 2,505.69 and 500.59 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.46 : 2,505.69 = 500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.46/2,505.69 = 500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.46x = 2,505.69 × 500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.46x = 1,254,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,312.39/1,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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