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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.82, 2,759.52 and 670.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.82, 2,759.52 and 670.55 is: 1,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.82 : 2,759.52 = 670.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.82/2,759.52 = 670.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.82x = 2,759.52 × 670.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.82x = 1,850,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,382.34/1,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.20

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