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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.88, 2,512.98 and 904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.88, 2,512.98 and 904.92 is: 1,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.88 : 2,512.98 = 904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.88/2,512.98 = 904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.88x = 2,512.98 × 904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.88x = 2,274,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,045.86/1,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.55

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