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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.43, 2,309.51 and 965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.43, 2,309.51 and 965.30 is: 1,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.43 : 2,309.51 = 965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.43/2,309.51 = 965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.43x = 2,309.51 × 965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.43x = 2,229,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,353.63/1,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.21

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