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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.21, 2,304.63 and 962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.21, 2,304.63 and 962.08 is: 1,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.21 : 2,304.63 = 962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.21/2,304.63 = 962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.21x = 2,304.63 × 962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.21x = 2,217,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,244.19/1,670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.52

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