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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.88, 2,854.67 and 670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.88, 2,854.67 and 670.33 is: 1,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.88 : 2,854.67 = 670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.88/2,854.67 = 670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.88x = 2,854.67 × 670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.88x = 1,913,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,570.94/1,902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.62

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