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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.65, 2,317.90 and 933.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.65, 2,317.90 and 933.61 is: 1,288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.65 : 2,317.90 = 933.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.65/2,317.90 = 933.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.65x = 2,317.90 × 933.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.65x = 2,164,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,000.39/1,679.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.36

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