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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.28, 2,313.29 and 930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.28, 2,313.29 and 930.26 is: 1,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.28 : 2,313.29 = 930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.28/2,313.29 = 930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.28x = 2,313.29 × 930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.28x = 2,151,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,944.94/1,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.76

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