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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.85, 2,309.01 and 1,009.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.85, 2,309.01 and 1,009.75 is: 1,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.85 : 2,309.01 = 1,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.85/2,309.01 = 1,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.85x = 2,309.01 × 1,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.85x = 2,331,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,523.30/1,672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.74

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