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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.98, 2,311.49 and 928.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.98, 2,311.49 and 928.95 is: 1,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.98 : 2,311.49 = 928.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.98/2,311.49 = 928.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.98x = 2,311.49 × 928.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.98x = 2,147,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,242.43/1,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.95

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