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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.74, 2,307.39 and 1,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.74, 2,307.39 and 1,009.20 is: 1,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.74 : 2,307.39 = 1,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.74/2,307.39 = 1,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.74x = 2,307.39 × 1,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.74x = 2,328,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,617.99/1,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.10

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