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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.90, 2,314.06 and 930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.90, 2,314.06 and 930.89 is: 1,284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.90 : 2,314.06 = 930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.90/2,314.06 = 930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.90x = 2,314.06 × 930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.90x = 2,154,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,138.77/1,676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.59

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