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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.30, 2,499.66 and 976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.30, 2,499.66 and 976.32 is: 1,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.30 : 2,499.66 = 976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.30/2,499.66 = 976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.30x = 2,499.66 × 976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.30x = 2,440,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,468.05/1,671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.22

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