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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.42, 2,850.53 and 669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.42, 2,850.53 and 669.64 is: 1,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.42 : 2,850.53 = 669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.42/2,850.53 = 669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.42x = 2,850.53 × 669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.42x = 1,908,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,814.66/1,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.89

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