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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.92, 2,307.23 and 925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.92, 2,307.23 and 925.88 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.92 : 2,307.23 = 925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.92/2,307.23 = 925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.92x = 2,307.23 × 925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.92x = 2,136,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,218.11/1,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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