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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.92, 2,309.92 and 965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.92, 2,309.92 and 965.76 is: 1,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.92 : 2,309.92 = 965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.92/2,309.92 = 965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.92x = 2,309.92 × 965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.92x = 2,230,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,828.34/1,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.70

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