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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.93, 2,312.84 and 929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.93, 2,312.84 and 929.94 is: 1,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.93 : 2,312.84 = 929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.93/2,312.84 = 929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.93x = 2,312.84 × 929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.93x = 2,150,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,811.75/1,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.35

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