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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.72, 2,306 and 1,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.72, 2,306 and 1,296.96 is: 1,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.72 : 2,306 = 1,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.72/2,306 = 1,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.72x = 2,306 × 1,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.72x = 2,990,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,789.76/1,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.12

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