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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.92, 2,309.39 and 1,084.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.92, 2,309.39 and 1,084.78 is: 1,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.92 : 2,309.39 = 1,084.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.92/2,309.39 = 1,084.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.92x = 2,309.39 × 1,084.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.92x = 2,505,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,180.08/1,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.59

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