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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.55, 2,317.42 and 933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.55, 2,317.42 and 933.36 is: 1,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.55 : 2,317.42 = 933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.55/2,317.42 = 933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.55x = 2,317.42 × 933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.55x = 2,162,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,987.13/1,679.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.84

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