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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.04, 2,304.34 and 971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.04, 2,304.34 and 971.24 is: 1,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.04 : 2,304.34 = 971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.04/2,304.34 = 971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.04x = 2,304.34 × 971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.04x = 2,238,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,067.18/1,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.13

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