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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 1,009.58 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 1,009.58 and 186.09 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 1,009.58 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/1,009.58 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 1,009.58 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 187,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,871.81/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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