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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.90, 2,503.58 and 1,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.90, 2,503.58 and 1,181.52 is: 1,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.90 : 2,503.58 = 1,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.90/2,503.58 = 1,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.90x = 2,503.58 × 1,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.90x = 2,958,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,023.93/1,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.32

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