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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.16, 2,853.02 and 668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.16, 2,853.02 and 668.58 is: 1,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.16 : 2,853.02 = 668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.16/2,853.02 = 668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.16x = 2,853.02 × 668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.16x = 1,907,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,472.11/1,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.32

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