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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.44, 2,305.20 and 924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.44, 2,305.20 and 924.38 is: 1,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.44 : 2,305.20 = 924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.44/2,305.20 = 924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.44x = 2,305.20 × 924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.44x = 2,130,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,880.78/1,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.64

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