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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.16, 2,308.97 and 927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.16, 2,308.97 and 927.17 is: 1,279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.16 : 2,308.97 = 927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.16/2,308.97 = 927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.16x = 2,308.97 × 927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.16x = 2,140,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,791.53/1,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.49

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