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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.81, 2,314.15 and 930.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.81, 2,314.15 and 930.83 is: 1,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.81 : 2,314.15 = 930.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.81/2,314.15 = 930.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.81x = 2,314.15 × 930.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.81x = 2,154,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,066.35/1,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.62

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