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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.13, 2,304.88 and 961.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.13, 2,304.88 and 961.99 is: 1,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.13 : 2,304.88 = 961.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.13/2,304.88 = 961.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.13x = 2,304.88 × 961.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.13x = 2,217,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,263.34/1,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.60

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