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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.33, 2,854.86 and 670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.33, 2,854.86 and 670.84 is: 1,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.33 : 2,854.86 = 670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.33/2,854.86 = 670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.33x = 2,854.86 × 670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.33x = 1,915,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,154.28/1,903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.21

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