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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.66, 2,316.51 and 932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.66, 2,316.51 and 932.69 is: 1,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.66 : 2,316.51 = 932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.66/2,316.51 = 932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.66x = 2,316.51 × 932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.66x = 2,160,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,574.13/1,678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.08

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