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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.99, 2,507.05 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.99, 2,507.05 and 747.18 is: 1,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.99 : 2,507.05 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.99/2,507.05 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.99x = 2,507.05 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.99x = 1,873,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,217.62/1,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.03

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