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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.80, 2,507.28 and 1,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.80, 2,507.28 and 1,260.88 is: 1,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.80 : 2,507.28 = 1,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.80/2,507.28 = 1,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.80x = 2,507.28 × 1,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.80x = 3,161,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,379.21/1,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.14

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