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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.38, 2,317.31 and 933.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.38, 2,317.31 and 933.27 is: 1,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.38 : 2,317.31 = 933.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.38/2,317.31 = 933.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.38x = 2,317.31 × 933.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.38x = 2,162,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,666.05/1,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.78

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