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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.42, 2,305.01 and 924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.42, 2,305.01 and 924.36 is: 1,275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.42 : 2,305.01 = 924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.42/2,305.01 = 924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.42x = 2,305.01 × 924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.42x = 2,130,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,660.48/1,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.52

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