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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.76, 2,312.50 and 929.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.76, 2,312.50 and 929.71 is: 1,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.76 : 2,312.50 = 929.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.76/2,312.50 = 929.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.76x = 2,312.50 × 929.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.76x = 2,149,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,946.27/1,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.97

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