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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.07, 2,315.75 and 932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.07, 2,315.75 and 932.10 is: 1,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.07 : 2,315.75 = 932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.07/2,315.75 = 932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.07x = 2,315.75 × 932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.07x = 2,158,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,510.58/1,678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.31

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