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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.91, 2,307.88 and 1,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.91, 2,307.88 and 1,009.39 is: 1,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.91 : 2,307.88 = 1,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.91/2,307.88 = 1,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.91x = 2,307.88 × 1,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.91x = 2,329,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,555.14/1,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.52

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