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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.13, 2,304.36 and 971.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.13, 2,304.36 and 971.10 is: 1,339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.13 : 2,304.36 = 971.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.13/2,304.36 = 971.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.13x = 2,304.36 × 971.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.13x = 2,237,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,764.00/1,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.87

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