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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.31, 2,306.43 and 925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.31, 2,306.43 and 925.25 is: 1,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.31 : 2,306.43 = 925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.31/2,306.43 = 925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.31x = 2,306.43 × 925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.31x = 2,134,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,024.36/1,671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.86

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