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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.02, 2,309.99 and 965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.02, 2,309.99 and 965.72 is: 1,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.02 : 2,309.99 = 965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.02/2,309.99 = 965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.02x = 2,309.99 × 965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.02x = 2,230,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,804.49/1,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.60

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