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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.46, 2,304.95 and 962.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.46, 2,304.95 and 962.15 is: 1,327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.46 : 2,304.95 = 962.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.46/2,304.95 = 962.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.46x = 2,304.95 × 962.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.46x = 2,217,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,691.31/1,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.59

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