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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.97, 2,506.26 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.97, 2,506.26 and 438.50 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.97 : 2,506.26 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.97/2,506.26 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.97x = 2,506.26 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.97x = 1,099,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,001.28/1,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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