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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.06, 2,509.59 and 905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.06, 2,509.59 and 905.06 is: 1,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.06 : 2,509.59 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.06/2,509.59 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.06x = 2,509.59 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.06x = 2,271,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,329.53/1,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.59

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