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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.60, 2,314.97 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.60, 2,314.97 and 931.56 is: 1,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.60 : 2,314.97 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.60/2,314.97 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.60x = 2,314.97 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.60x = 2,156,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,521.88/1,677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.48

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