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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.54, 2,504.07 and 746.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.54, 2,504.07 and 746.53 is: 1,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.54 : 2,504.07 = 746.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.54/2,504.07 = 746.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.54x = 2,504.07 × 746.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.54x = 1,869,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,363.38/1,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.02

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