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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.68, 2,304.12 and 1,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.68, 2,304.12 and 1,146.70 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.68 : 2,304.12 = 1,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.68/2,304.12 = 1,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.68x = 2,304.12 × 1,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.68x = 2,642,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,134.40/1,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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