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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.43, 2,858.51 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.43, 2,858.51 and 672.70 is: 1,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.43 : 2,858.51 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.43/2,858.51 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.43x = 2,858.51 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.43x = 1,922,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,919.68/1,905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.18

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