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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.99, 2,308.26 and 1,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.99, 2,308.26 and 1,009 is: 1,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.99 : 2,308.26 = 1,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.99/2,308.26 = 1,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.99x = 2,308.26 × 1,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.99x = 2,329,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,034.34/1,671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.97

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