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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.75, 2,306.97 and 915.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.75, 2,306.97 and 915.53 is: 1,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.75 : 2,306.97 = 915.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.75/2,306.97 = 915.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.75x = 2,306.97 × 915.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.75x = 2,112,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,088.71/1,671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.40

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