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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.48, 2,761.46 and 670.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.48, 2,761.46 and 670.57 is: 1,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.48 : 2,761.46 = 670.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.48/2,761.46 = 670.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.48x = 2,761.46 × 670.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.48x = 1,851,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,752.88/1,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.12

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