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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.96, 2,316.87 and 932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.96, 2,316.87 and 932.88 is: 1,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.96 : 2,316.87 = 932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.96/2,316.87 = 932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.96x = 2,316.87 × 932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.96x = 2,161,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,361.69/1,678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.32

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