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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.97, 2,309.88 and 966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.97, 2,309.88 and 966.05 is: 1,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.97 : 2,309.88 = 966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.97/2,309.88 = 966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.97x = 2,309.88 × 966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.97x = 2,231,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,448.02/1,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.03

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