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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769, 2,651.80 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769, 2,651.80 and 673.32 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769 : 2,651.80 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769/2,651.80 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769x = 2,651.80 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769x = 1,785,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,509.98/1,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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