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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.65, 2,305.29 and 924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.65, 2,305.29 and 924.51 is: 1,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.65 : 2,305.29 = 924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.65/2,305.29 = 924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.65x = 2,305.29 × 924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.65x = 2,131,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,263.66/1,670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.71

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