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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.35, 2,854.08 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.35, 2,854.08 and 670.44 is: 1,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.35 : 2,854.08 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.35/2,854.08 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.35x = 2,854.08 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.35x = 1,913,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,489.40/1,903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.33

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