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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.04, 2,308.60 and 927.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.04, 2,308.60 and 927.01 is: 1,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.04 : 2,308.60 = 927.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.04/2,308.60 = 927.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.04x = 2,308.60 × 927.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.04x = 2,140,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,095.29/1,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.17

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