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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.04, 2,308.62 and 1,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.04, 2,308.62 and 1,009.92 is: 1,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.04 : 2,308.62 = 1,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.04/2,308.62 = 1,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.04x = 2,308.62 × 1,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.04x = 2,331,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,521.51/1,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.58

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