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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.52, 2,311.21 and 928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.52, 2,311.21 and 928.74 is: 1,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.52 : 2,311.21 = 928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.52/2,311.21 = 928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.52x = 2,311.21 × 928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.52x = 2,146,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,513.89/1,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.87

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