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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.46, 2,310.67 and 918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.46, 2,310.67 and 918.24 is: 1,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.46 : 2,310.67 = 918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.46/2,310.67 = 918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.46x = 2,310.67 × 918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.46x = 2,121,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,749.62/1,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.12

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