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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.85, 2,306.95 and 925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.85, 2,306.95 and 925.70 is: 1,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.85 : 2,306.95 = 925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.85/2,306.95 = 925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.85x = 2,306.95 × 925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.85x = 2,135,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,543.62/1,671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.35

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