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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.83, 2,313.92 and 930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.83, 2,313.92 and 930.74 is: 1,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.83 : 2,313.92 = 930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.83/2,313.92 = 930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.83x = 2,313.92 × 930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.83x = 2,153,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,656.44/1,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.36

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