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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.94, 2,309.70 and 1,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.94, 2,309.70 and 1,299.26 is: 1,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.94 : 2,309.70 = 1,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.94/2,309.70 = 1,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.94x = 2,309.70 × 1,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.94x = 3,000,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,889.27/1,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.79

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