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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.25, 2,314.56 and 931.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.25, 2,314.56 and 931.24 is: 1,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.25 : 2,314.56 = 931.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.25/2,314.56 = 931.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.25x = 2,314.56 × 931.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.25x = 2,155,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,410.85/1,677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.09

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