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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889, 2,834.78 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889, 2,834.78 and 673 is: 1,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889 : 2,834.78 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889/2,834.78 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889x = 2,834.78 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889x = 1,907,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,806.94/1,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.96

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