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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.87, 2,312.64 and 929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.87, 2,312.64 and 929.80 is: 1,283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.87 : 2,312.64 = 929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.87/2,312.64 = 929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.87x = 2,312.64 × 929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.87x = 2,150,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,292.67/1,675.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.09

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