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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.59, 2,316.47 and 932.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.59, 2,316.47 and 932.67 is: 1,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.59 : 2,316.47 = 932.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.59/2,316.47 = 932.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.59x = 2,316.47 × 932.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.59x = 2,160,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,497.41/1,678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.09

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