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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.26, 2,759.66 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.26, 2,759.66 and 670.02 is: 1,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.26 : 2,759.66 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.26/2,759.66 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.26x = 2,759.66 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.26x = 1,849,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,027.39/1,840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.76

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