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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.67, 2,718.57 and 1,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.67, 2,718.57 and 1,225.50 is: 1,690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.67 : 2,718.57 = 1,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.67/2,718.57 = 1,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.67x = 2,718.57 × 1,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.67x = 3,331,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,607.54/1,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.60

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