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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.17, 2,854.76 and 670.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.17, 2,854.76 and 670.29 is: 1,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.17 : 2,854.76 = 670.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.17/2,854.76 = 670.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.17x = 2,854.76 × 670.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.17x = 1,913,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,517.08/1,903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.44

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