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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.99, 2,307.25 and 925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.99, 2,307.25 and 925.92 is: 1,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.99 : 2,307.25 = 925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.99/2,307.25 = 925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.99x = 2,307.25 × 925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.99x = 2,136,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,328.92/1,671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.72

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