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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.55, 2,313.41 and 930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.55, 2,313.41 and 930.49 is: 1,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.55 : 2,313.41 = 930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.55/2,313.41 = 930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.55x = 2,313.41 × 930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.55x = 2,152,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,599.67/1,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.95

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