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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.77, 2,309.62 and 965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.77, 2,309.62 and 965.60 is: 1,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.77 : 2,309.62 = 965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.77/2,309.62 = 965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.77x = 2,309.62 × 965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.77x = 2,230,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,169.07/1,673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.42

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