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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.78, 2,309.76 and 927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.78, 2,309.76 and 927.76 is: 1,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.78 : 2,309.76 = 927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.78/2,309.76 = 927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.78x = 2,309.76 × 927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.78x = 2,142,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,902.94/1,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.28

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