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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.51, 2,852.25 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.51, 2,852.25 and 668.92 is: 1,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.51 : 2,852.25 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.51/2,852.25 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.51x = 2,852.25 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.51x = 1,907,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,917.43/1,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.37

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