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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.91, 2,307.16 and 925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.91, 2,307.16 and 925.82 is: 1,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.91 : 2,307.16 = 925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.91/2,307.16 = 925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.91x = 2,307.16 × 925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.91x = 2,136,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,014.87/1,671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.59

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