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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.96, 2,856.17 and 671.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.96, 2,856.17 and 671.11 is: 1,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.96 : 2,856.17 = 671.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.96/2,856.17 = 671.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.96x = 2,856.17 × 671.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.96x = 1,916,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,804.25/1,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.75

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