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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.02, 2,855.81 and 670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.02, 2,855.81 and 670.43 is: 1,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.02 : 2,855.81 = 670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.02/2,855.81 = 670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.02x = 2,855.81 × 670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.02x = 1,914,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,606.42/1,903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.09

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