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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.76, 2,314.10 and 930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.76, 2,314.10 and 930.72 is: 1,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.76 : 2,314.10 = 930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.76/2,314.10 = 930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.76x = 2,314.10 × 930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.76x = 2,153,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,790.16/1,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.50

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