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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.42, 2,306.51 and 925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.42, 2,306.51 and 925.35 is: 1,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.42 : 2,306.51 = 925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.42/2,306.51 = 925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.42x = 2,306.51 × 925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.42x = 2,134,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,324.40/1,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.95

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