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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.96, 2,307.92 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.96, 2,307.92 and 673.04 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.96 : 2,307.92 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.96/2,307.92 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.96x = 2,307.92 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.96x = 1,553,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,322.48/1,538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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