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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.23, 2,314.59 and 920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.23, 2,314.59 and 920.96 is: 1,270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.23 : 2,314.59 = 920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.23/2,314.59 = 920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.23x = 2,314.59 × 920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.23x = 2,131,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,637.57/1,677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.93

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