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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.98, 2,315.52 and 931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.98, 2,315.52 and 931.89 is: 1,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.98 : 2,315.52 = 931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.98/2,315.52 = 931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.98x = 2,315.52 × 931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.98x = 2,157,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,805.59/1,677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.96

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