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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.21, 2,317.40 and 933.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.21, 2,317.40 and 933.17 is: 1,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.21 : 2,317.40 = 933.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.21/2,317.40 = 933.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.21x = 2,317.40 × 933.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.21x = 2,162,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,518.90/1,679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.82

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