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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.74, 2,314 and 930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.74, 2,314 and 930.78 is: 1,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.74 : 2,314 = 930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.74/2,314 = 930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.74x = 2,314 × 930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.74x = 2,153,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,824.92/1,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.53

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