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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.86, 2,305.73 and 924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.86, 2,305.73 and 924.79 is: 1,276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.86 : 2,305.73 = 924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.86/2,305.73 = 924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.86x = 2,305.73 × 924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.86x = 2,132,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,316.05/1,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.18

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