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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.99, 2,854.99 and 670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.99, 2,854.99 and 670.22 is: 1,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.99 : 2,854.99 = 670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.99/2,854.99 = 670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.99x = 2,854.99 × 670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.99x = 1,913,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,471.40/1,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.51

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