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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.09, 2,305.94 and 924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.09, 2,305.94 and 924.86 is: 1,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.09 : 2,305.94 = 924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.09/2,305.94 = 924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.09x = 2,305.94 × 924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.09x = 2,132,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,658.98/1,671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.21

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