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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.92, 2,310.15 and 965.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.92, 2,310.15 and 965.85 is: 1,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.92 : 2,310.15 = 965.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.92/2,310.15 = 965.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.92x = 2,310.15 × 965.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.92x = 2,231,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,258.38/1,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.95

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