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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.19, 2,315.87 and 932.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.19, 2,315.87 and 932.13 is: 1,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.19 : 2,315.87 = 932.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.19/2,315.87 = 932.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.19x = 2,315.87 × 932.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.19x = 2,158,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,675.66/1,678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.31

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