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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.41, 2,855.37 and 670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.41, 2,855.37 and 670.53 is: 1,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.41 : 2,855.37 = 670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.41/2,855.37 = 670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.41x = 2,855.37 × 670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.41x = 1,914,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,611.25/1,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.88

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