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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.39, 2,308.73 and 1,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.39, 2,308.73 and 1,009.99 is: 1,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.39 : 2,308.73 = 1,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.39/2,308.73 = 1,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.39x = 2,308.73 × 1,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.39x = 2,331,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,789.16/1,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.45

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