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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.43, 2,314.80 and 931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.43, 2,314.80 and 931.36 is: 1,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.43 : 2,314.80 = 931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.43/2,314.80 = 931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.43x = 2,314.80 × 931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.43x = 2,155,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,912.13/1,677.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.25

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