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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.40, 2,316.24 and 932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.40, 2,316.24 and 932.48 is: 1,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.40 : 2,316.24 = 932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.40/2,316.24 = 932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.40x = 2,316.24 × 932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.40x = 2,159,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,847.48/1,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.85

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