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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.83, 2,305.67 and 924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.83, 2,305.67 and 924.72 is: 1,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.83 : 2,305.67 = 924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.83/2,305.67 = 924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.83x = 2,305.67 × 924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.83x = 2,132,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,085.89/1,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.07

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