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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.63, 2,306.98 and 973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.63, 2,306.98 and 973.14 is: 1,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.63 : 2,306.98 = 973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.63/2,306.98 = 973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.63x = 2,306.98 × 973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.63x = 2,245,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,014.52/1,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.01

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