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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.99, 2,305.87 and 924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.99, 2,305.87 and 924.92 is: 1,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.99 : 2,305.87 = 924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.99/2,305.87 = 924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.99x = 2,305.87 × 924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.99x = 2,132,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,745.28/1,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.34

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