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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.89, 2,306.97 and 925.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.89, 2,306.97 and 925.89 is: 1,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.89 : 2,306.97 = 925.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.89/2,306.97 = 925.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.89x = 2,306.97 × 925.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.89x = 2,135,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,996.98/1,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.60

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