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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.09, 2,308.97 and 927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.09, 2,308.97 and 927.08 is: 1,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.09 : 2,308.97 = 927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.09/2,308.97 = 927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.09x = 2,308.97 × 927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.09x = 2,140,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,583.73/1,673.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.42

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