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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.86, 2,306.83 and 1,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.86, 2,306.83 and 1,073.62 is: 1,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.86 : 2,306.83 = 1,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.86/2,306.83 = 1,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.86x = 2,306.83 × 1,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.86x = 2,476,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,654.40/1,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.27

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