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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.72, 2,305.42 and 924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.72, 2,305.42 and 924.64 is: 1,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.72 : 2,305.42 = 924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.72/2,305.42 = 924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.72x = 2,305.42 × 924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.72x = 2,131,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,683.55/1,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.91

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