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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.67, 2,312.32 and 929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.67, 2,312.32 and 929.57 is: 1,282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.67 : 2,312.32 = 929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.67/2,312.32 = 929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.67x = 2,312.32 × 929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.67x = 2,149,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,463.30/1,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.75

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