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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.63, 2,312.52 and 929.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.63, 2,312.52 and 929.83 is: 1,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.63 : 2,312.52 = 929.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.63/2,312.52 = 929.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.63x = 2,312.52 × 929.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.63x = 2,150,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,250.47/1,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.25

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