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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.68, 2,316.49 and 932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.68, 2,316.49 and 932.65 is: 1,287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.68 : 2,316.49 = 932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.68/2,316.49 = 932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.68x = 2,316.49 × 932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.68x = 2,160,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,466.28/1,678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.00

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