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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.28, 2,854.94 and 670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.28, 2,854.94 and 670.41 is: 1,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.28 : 2,854.94 = 670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.28/2,854.94 = 670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.28x = 2,854.94 × 670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.28x = 1,913,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,976.97/1,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.62

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