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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.84, 2,307.86 and 1,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.84, 2,307.86 and 1,043 is: 1,438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.84 : 2,307.86 = 1,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.84/2,307.86 = 1,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.84x = 2,307.86 × 1,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.84x = 2,407,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,097.98/1,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.93

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