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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.56, 2,509.61 and 893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.56, 2,509.61 and 893.39 is: 1,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.56 : 2,509.61 = 893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.56/2,509.61 = 893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.56x = 2,509.61 × 893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.56x = 2,242,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,047.93/1,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.69

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