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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.89, 2,855.91 and 671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.89, 2,855.91 and 671.42 is: 1,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.89 : 2,855.91 = 671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.89/2,855.91 = 671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.89x = 2,855.91 × 671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.89x = 1,917,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,519.20/1,903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.16

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