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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.54, 2,855.32 and 670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.54, 2,855.32 and 670.97 is: 1,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.54 : 2,855.32 = 670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.54/2,855.32 = 670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.54x = 2,855.32 × 670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.54x = 1,915,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,834.06/1,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.46

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