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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.54, 2,305.52 and 962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.54, 2,305.52 and 962.42 is: 1,328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.54 : 2,305.52 = 962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.54/2,305.52 = 962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.54x = 2,305.52 × 962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.54x = 2,218,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,868.53/1,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.23

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