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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.62, 2,506.90 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.62, 2,506.90 and 631.35 is: 947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.62 : 2,506.90 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.62/2,506.90 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.62x = 2,506.90 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.62x = 1,582,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,728.16/1,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.39

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