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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.29, 2,310.66 and 928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.29, 2,310.66 and 928.32 is: 1,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.29 : 2,310.66 = 928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.29/2,310.66 = 928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.29x = 2,310.66 × 928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.29x = 2,145,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,031.89/1,674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.16

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