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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.76, 2,510.69 and 891.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.76, 2,510.69 and 891.32 is: 1,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.76 : 2,510.69 = 891.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.76/2,510.69 = 891.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.76x = 2,510.69 × 891.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.76x = 2,237,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,811.20/1,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.40

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