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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.73, 2,305.41 and 924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.73, 2,305.41 and 924.65 is: 1,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.73 : 2,305.41 = 924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.73/2,305.41 = 924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.73x = 2,305.41 × 924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.73x = 2,131,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,685.83/1,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.90

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