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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.84, 2,316.80 and 932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.84, 2,316.80 and 932.84 is: 1,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.84 : 2,316.80 = 932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.84/2,316.80 = 932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.84x = 2,316.80 × 932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.84x = 2,161,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,203.71/1,678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.32

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