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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.34, 2,306.48 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.34, 2,306.48 and 925.28 is: 1,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.34 : 2,306.48 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.34/2,306.48 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.34x = 2,306.48 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.34x = 2,134,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,123.66/1,671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.90

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