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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.42, 2,306.70 and 972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.42, 2,306.70 and 972.84 is: 1,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.42 : 2,306.70 = 972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.42/2,306.70 = 972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.42x = 2,306.70 × 972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.42x = 2,244,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,050.03/1,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.60

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