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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.41, 2,858.03 and 672.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.41, 2,858.03 and 672.83 is: 1,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.41 : 2,858.03 = 672.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.41/2,858.03 = 672.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.41x = 2,858.03 × 672.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.41x = 1,922,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,950.67/1,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.21

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