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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.50, 2,305.22 and 924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.50, 2,305.22 and 924.49 is: 1,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.50 : 2,305.22 = 924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.50/2,305.22 = 924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.50x = 2,305.22 × 924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.50x = 2,131,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,152.84/1,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.76

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