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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.54, 2,314.93 and 931.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.54, 2,314.93 and 931.53 is: 1,285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.54 : 2,314.93 = 931.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.54/2,314.93 = 931.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.54x = 2,314.93 × 931.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.54x = 2,156,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,426.74/1,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.47

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