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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.70, 2,511.45 and 1,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.70, 2,511.45 and 1,187.10 is: 1,784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.70 : 2,511.45 = 1,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.70/2,511.45 = 1,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.70x = 2,511.45 × 1,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.70x = 2,981,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,342.30/1,670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.49

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