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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.60, 2,309.62 and 927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.60, 2,309.62 and 927.50 is: 1,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.60 : 2,309.62 = 927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.60/2,309.62 = 927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.60x = 2,309.62 × 927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.60x = 2,142,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,172.55/1,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.98

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