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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.77, 2,313.91 and 930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.77, 2,313.91 and 930.73 is: 1,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.77 : 2,313.91 = 930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.77/2,313.91 = 930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.77x = 2,313.91 × 930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.77x = 2,153,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,625.45/1,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.39

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