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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.73, 2,315.25 and 931.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.73, 2,315.25 and 931.69 is: 1,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.73 : 2,315.25 = 931.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.73/2,315.25 = 931.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.73x = 2,315.25 × 931.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.73x = 2,157,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,095.27/1,677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.72

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