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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.94, 2,506.10 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.94, 2,506.10 and 631.04 is: 946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.94 : 2,506.10 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.94/2,506.10 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.94x = 2,506.10 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.94x = 1,581,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,449.34/1,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.44

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