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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.71, 2,312.49 and 929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.71, 2,312.49 and 929.72 is: 1,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.71 : 2,312.49 = 929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.71/2,312.49 = 929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.71x = 2,312.49 × 929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.71x = 2,149,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,964.46/1,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.02

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