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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.21, 2,317.26 and 933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.21, 2,317.26 and 933.15 is: 1,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.21 : 2,317.26 = 933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.21/2,317.26 = 933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.21x = 2,317.26 × 933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.21x = 2,162,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,351.17/1,679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.72

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