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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.76, 2,653.56 and 673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.76, 2,653.56 and 673.49 is: 1,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.76 : 2,653.56 = 673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.76/2,653.56 = 673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.76x = 2,653.56 × 673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.76x = 1,787,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,152.76/1,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.83

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