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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.35, 2,309.49 and 1,044.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.35, 2,309.49 and 1,044.57 is: 1,441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.35 : 2,309.49 = 1,044.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.35/2,309.49 = 1,044.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.35x = 2,309.49 × 1,044.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.35x = 2,412,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,423.97/1,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.67

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