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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.27, 2,304.90 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.27, 2,304.90 and 924.21 is: 1,275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.27 : 2,304.90 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.27/2,304.90 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.27x = 2,304.90 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.27x = 2,130,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,211.63/1,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.37

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