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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.97, 2,504.69 and 890.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.97, 2,504.69 and 890.49 is: 1,334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.97 : 2,504.69 = 890.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.97/2,504.69 = 890.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.97x = 2,504.69 × 890.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.97x = 2,230,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,401.40/1,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.79

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