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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.52, 2,304.65 and 1,040.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.52, 2,304.65 and 1,040.85 is: 1,435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.52 : 2,304.65 = 1,040.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.52/2,304.65 = 1,040.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.52x = 2,304.65 × 1,040.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.52x = 2,398,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,797.55/1,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.96

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