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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.16, 2,851.20 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.16, 2,851.20 and 668.52 is: 1,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.16 : 2,851.20 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.16/2,851.20 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.16x = 2,851.20 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.16x = 1,906,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,084.22/1,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.59

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