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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.92, 2,854.03 and 670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.92, 2,854.03 and 670.25 is: 1,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.92 : 2,854.03 = 670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.92/2,854.03 = 670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.92x = 2,854.03 × 670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.92x = 1,912,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,910.26/1,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.78

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