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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.66, 2,311.04 and 928.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.66, 2,311.04 and 928.63 is: 1,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.66 : 2,311.04 = 928.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.66/2,311.04 = 928.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.66x = 2,311.04 × 928.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.66x = 2,146,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,101.08/1,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.51

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