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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.38, 2,565.90 and 670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.38, 2,565.90 and 670.34 is: 1,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.38 : 2,565.90 = 670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.38/2,565.90 = 670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.38x = 2,565.90 × 670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.38x = 1,720,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,025.41/1,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.64

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