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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.34, 2,305.44 and 972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.34, 2,305.44 and 972.12 is: 1,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.34 : 2,305.44 = 972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.34/2,305.44 = 972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.34x = 2,305.44 × 972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.34x = 2,241,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,164.33/1,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.74

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