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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.16, 2,856.02 and 670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.16, 2,856.02 and 670.58 is: 1,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.16 : 2,856.02 = 670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.16/2,856.02 = 670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.16x = 2,856.02 × 670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.16x = 1,915,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,189.89/1,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.32

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