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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.33, 2,314.67 and 931.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.33, 2,314.67 and 931.27 is: 1,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.33 : 2,314.67 = 931.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.33/2,314.67 = 931.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.33x = 2,314.67 × 931.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.33x = 2,155,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,583.39/1,677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.13

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