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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.59, 1,393.88 and 673.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.59, 1,393.88 and 673.97 is: 930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.59 : 1,393.88 = 673.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.59/1,393.88 = 673.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.59x = 1,393.88 × 673.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.59x = 939,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,433.30/1,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.51

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