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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.63, 2,311.14 and 928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.63, 2,311.14 and 928.73 is: 1,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.63 : 2,311.14 = 928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.63/2,311.14 = 928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.63x = 2,311.14 × 928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.63x = 2,146,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,434.62/1,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.74

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