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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.03, 2,852.91 and 669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.03, 2,852.91 and 669.48 is: 1,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.03 : 2,852.91 = 669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.03/2,852.91 = 669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.03x = 2,852.91 × 669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.03x = 1,909,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,958.00/1,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.70

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