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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.93, 2,314.47 and 969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.93, 2,314.47 and 969.18 is: 1,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.93 : 2,314.47 = 969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.93/2,314.47 = 969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.93x = 2,314.47 × 969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.93x = 2,243,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,138.03/1,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.65

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