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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.65, 2,310.98 and 928.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.65, 2,310.98 and 928.61 is: 1,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.65 : 2,310.98 = 928.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.65/2,310.98 = 928.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.65x = 2,310.98 × 928.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.65x = 2,145,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,999.14/1,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.46

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