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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.66, 2,306.85 and 915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.66, 2,306.85 and 915.44 is: 1,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.66 : 2,306.85 = 915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.66/2,306.85 = 915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.66x = 2,306.85 × 915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.66x = 2,111,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,779.29/1,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.28

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