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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.78, 2,306.70 and 972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.78, 2,306.70 and 972.78 is: 1,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.78 : 2,306.70 = 972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.78/2,306.70 = 972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.78x = 2,306.70 × 972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.78x = 2,243,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,911.63/1,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.23

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