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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.16, 2,852.16 and 668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.16, 2,852.16 and 668.61 is: 1,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.16 : 2,852.16 = 668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.16/2,852.16 = 668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.16x = 2,852.16 × 668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.16x = 1,906,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,982.70/1,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.06

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