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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.46, 2,506.47 and 745.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.46, 2,506.47 and 745.93 is: 1,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.46 : 2,506.47 = 745.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.46/2,506.47 = 745.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.46x = 2,506.47 × 745.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.46x = 1,869,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,638.63/1,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.24

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