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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.52, 2,505.28 and 629.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.52, 2,505.28 and 629.77 is: 944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.52 : 2,505.28 = 629.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.52/2,505.28 = 629.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.52x = 2,505.28 × 629.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.52x = 1,577,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,750.19/1,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.47

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