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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.81, 2,307.20 and 925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.81, 2,307.20 and 925.75 is: 1,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.81 : 2,307.20 = 925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.81/2,307.20 = 925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.81x = 2,307.20 × 925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.81x = 2,135,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,888.66/1,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.59

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