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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.78, 2,313.90 and 930.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.78, 2,313.90 and 930.76 is: 1,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.78 : 2,313.90 = 930.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.78/2,313.90 = 930.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.78x = 2,313.90 × 930.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.78x = 2,153,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,685.56/1,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.42

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