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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.98, 2,506.31 and 630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.98, 2,506.31 and 630.53 is: 945.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.98 : 2,506.31 = 630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.98/2,506.31 = 630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.98x = 2,506.31 × 630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.98x = 1,580,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,300.49/1,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.74

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