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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.79, 2,304.29 and 1,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.79, 2,304.29 and 1,252.12 is: 1,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.79 : 2,304.29 = 1,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.79/2,304.29 = 1,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.79x = 2,304.29 × 1,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.79x = 2,885,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,241.33/1,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.88

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