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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,373.19 and 673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,373.19 and 673.58 is: 1,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,373.19 = 673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,373.19 = 673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,373.19 × 673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 924,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,953.32/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.95

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