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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.63, 2,307.29 and 1,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.63, 2,307.29 and 1,148.18 is: 1,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.63 : 2,307.29 = 1,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.63/2,307.29 = 1,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.63x = 2,307.29 × 1,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.63x = 2,649,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,166.95/1,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.73

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