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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.51, 2,306.63 and 925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.51, 2,306.63 and 925.47 is: 1,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.51 : 2,306.63 = 925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.51/2,306.63 = 925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.51x = 2,306.63 × 925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.51x = 2,134,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,716.87/1,671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.12

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