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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.67, 2,317.82 and 933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.67, 2,317.82 and 933.66 is: 1,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.67 : 2,317.82 = 933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.67/2,317.82 = 933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.67x = 2,317.82 × 933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.67x = 2,164,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,051.15/1,679.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.38

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