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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.67, 2,850.69 and 668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.67, 2,850.69 and 668.27 is: 1,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.67 : 2,850.69 = 668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.67/2,850.69 = 668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.67x = 2,850.69 × 668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.67x = 1,905,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,030.61/1,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.77

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