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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.02, 2,312.99 and 929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.02, 2,312.99 and 929.98 is: 1,283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.02 : 2,312.99 = 929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.02/2,312.99 = 929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.02x = 2,312.99 × 929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.02x = 2,151,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,030.98/1,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.42

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