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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.92, 2,315.57 and 932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.92, 2,315.57 and 932 is: 1,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.92 : 2,315.57 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.92/2,315.57 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.92x = 2,315.57 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.92x = 2,158,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,111.24/1,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.18

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