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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.78, 2,307.06 and 925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.78, 2,307.06 and 925.75 is: 1,277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.78 : 2,307.06 = 925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.78/2,307.06 = 925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.78x = 2,307.06 × 925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.78x = 2,135,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,760.80/1,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.54

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