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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.91, 2,311.33 and 928.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.91, 2,311.33 and 928.86 is: 1,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.91 : 2,311.33 = 928.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.91/2,311.33 = 928.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.91x = 2,311.33 × 928.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.91x = 2,146,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,901.98/1,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.80

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