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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.49, 2,306.42 and 925.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.49, 2,306.42 and 925.43 is: 1,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.49 : 2,306.42 = 925.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.49/2,306.42 = 925.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.49x = 2,306.42 × 925.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.49x = 2,134,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,422.78/1,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.96

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