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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.31, 2,306.53 and 925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.31, 2,306.53 and 925.37 is: 1,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.31 : 2,306.53 = 925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.31/2,306.53 = 925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.31x = 2,306.53 × 925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.31x = 2,134,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,399.71/1,671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.08

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