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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.23, 2,313.17 and 930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.23, 2,313.17 and 930.18 is: 1,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.23 : 2,313.17 = 930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.23/2,313.17 = 930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.23x = 2,313.17 × 930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.23x = 2,151,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,664.47/1,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.63

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