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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.71, 2,306.93 and 925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.71, 2,306.93 and 925.66 is: 1,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.71 : 2,306.93 = 925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.71/2,306.93 = 925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.71x = 2,306.93 × 925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.71x = 2,135,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,436.29/1,671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.40

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