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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.97, 2,307.69 and 1,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.97, 2,307.69 and 1,302.33 is: 1,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.97 : 2,307.69 = 1,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.97/2,307.69 = 1,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.97x = 2,307.69 × 1,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.97x = 3,005,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,373.92/1,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.58

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