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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.12, 2,653.68 and 673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.12, 2,653.68 and 673.23 is: 1,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.12 : 2,653.68 = 673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.12/2,653.68 = 673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.12x = 2,653.68 × 673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.12x = 1,786,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,536.99/1,769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.85

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