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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.83, 2,315.42 and 931.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.83, 2,315.42 and 931.83 is: 1,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.83 : 2,315.42 = 931.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.83/2,315.42 = 931.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.83x = 2,315.42 × 931.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.83x = 2,157,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,577.82/1,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.93

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