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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.69, 2,311.21 and 928.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.69, 2,311.21 and 928.89 is: 1,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.69 : 2,311.21 = 928.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.69/2,311.21 = 928.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.69x = 2,311.21 × 928.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.69x = 2,146,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,861.02/1,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.95

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