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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.56, 2,509.36 and 783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.56, 2,509.36 and 783.08 is: 1,174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.56 : 2,509.36 = 783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.56/2,509.36 = 783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.56x = 2,509.36 × 783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.56x = 1,965,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,029.63/1,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.16

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