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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.30, 2,858.63 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.30, 2,858.63 and 672.89 is: 1,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.30 : 2,858.63 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.30/2,858.63 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.30x = 2,858.63 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.30x = 1,923,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,525.88/1,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.57

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