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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.76, 2,305.59 and 924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.76, 2,305.59 and 924.72 is: 1,276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.76 : 2,305.59 = 924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.76/2,305.59 = 924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.76x = 2,305.59 × 924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.76x = 2,132,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,025.18/1,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.08

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