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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.45, 2,306.71 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.45, 2,306.71 and 925.44 is: 1,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.45 : 2,306.71 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.45/2,306.71 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.45x = 2,306.71 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.45x = 2,134,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,714.21/1,671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.17

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