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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.56, 2,853.06 and 669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.56, 2,853.06 and 669.72 is: 1,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.56 : 2,853.06 = 669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.56/2,853.06 = 669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.56x = 2,853.06 × 669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.56x = 1,910,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,751.34/1,902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.31

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