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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.41, 2,852.52 and 668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.41, 2,852.52 and 668.77 is: 1,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.41 : 2,852.52 = 668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.41/2,852.52 = 668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.41x = 2,852.52 × 668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.41x = 1,907,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,679.80/1,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.30

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