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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.38, 2,305.30 and 962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.38, 2,305.30 and 962.25 is: 1,328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.38 : 2,305.30 = 962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.38/2,305.30 = 962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.38x = 2,305.30 × 962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.38x = 2,218,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,272.52/1,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.01

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