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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.45, 2,858.46 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.45, 2,858.46 and 673.26 is: 1,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.45 : 2,858.46 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.45/2,858.46 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.45x = 2,858.46 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.45x = 1,924,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,486.78/1,905.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.99

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