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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.66, 2,307.15 and 953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.66, 2,307.15 and 953.84 is: 1,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.66 : 2,307.15 = 953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.66/2,307.15 = 953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.66x = 2,307.15 × 953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.66x = 2,200,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,657.72/1,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.45

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