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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.64, 2,304.96 and 971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.64, 2,304.96 and 971.88 is: 1,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.64 : 2,304.96 = 971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.64/2,304.96 = 971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.64x = 2,304.96 × 971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.64x = 2,240,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,144.52/1,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.89

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