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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.13, 2,312.89 and 929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.13, 2,312.89 and 929.89 is: 1,283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.13 : 2,312.89 = 929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.13/2,312.89 = 929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.13x = 2,312.89 × 929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.13x = 2,150,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,717.07/1,676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.14

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