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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.35, 2,316.04 and 932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.35, 2,316.04 and 932.27 is: 1,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.35 : 2,316.04 = 932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.35/2,316.04 = 932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.35x = 2,316.04 × 932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.35x = 2,159,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,160.70/1,678.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.48

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