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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.86, 2,307.12 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.86, 2,307.12 and 925.80 is: 1,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.86 : 2,307.12 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.86/2,307.12 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.86x = 2,307.12 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.86x = 2,135,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,931.70/1,671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.58

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