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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.36, 2,313.37 and 930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.36, 2,313.37 and 930.32 is: 1,283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.36 : 2,313.37 = 930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.36/2,313.37 = 930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.36x = 2,313.37 × 930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.36x = 2,152,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,174.38/1,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.84

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