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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.63, 2,309.76 and 927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.63, 2,309.76 and 927.83 is: 1,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.63 : 2,309.76 = 927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.63/2,309.76 = 927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.63x = 2,309.76 × 927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.63x = 2,143,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,057.40/1,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.48

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