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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.43, 2,309.01 and 964.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.43, 2,309.01 and 964.99 is: 1,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.43 : 2,309.01 = 964.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.43/2,309.01 = 964.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.43x = 2,309.01 × 964.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.43x = 2,228,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,166.73/1,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.50

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