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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.49, 2,304.99 and 924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.49, 2,304.99 and 924.33 is: 1,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.49 : 2,304.99 = 924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.49/2,304.99 = 924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.49x = 2,304.99 × 924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.49x = 2,130,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,571.41/1,670.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.42

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