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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.67, 2,307.07 and 973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.67, 2,307.07 and 973 is: 1,342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.67 : 2,307.07 = 973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.67/2,307.07 = 973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.67x = 2,307.07 × 973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.67x = 2,244,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,779.11/1,671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.84

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