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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.51, 2,316.24 and 932.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.51, 2,316.24 and 932.43 is: 1,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.51 : 2,316.24 = 932.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.51/2,316.24 = 932.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.51x = 2,316.24 × 932.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.51x = 2,159,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,740.35/1,678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.70

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