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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.94, 2,315.44 and 931.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.94, 2,315.44 and 931.86 is: 1,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.94 : 2,315.44 = 931.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.94/2,315.44 = 931.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.94x = 2,315.44 × 931.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.94x = 2,157,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,665.92/1,677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.90

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