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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.55, 2,314.87 and 931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.55, 2,314.87 and 931.52 is: 1,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.55 : 2,314.87 = 931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.55/2,314.87 = 931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.55x = 2,314.87 × 931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.55x = 2,156,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,347.70/1,677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.41

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