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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.47, 2,857.40 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.47, 2,857.40 and 672.32 is: 1,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.47 : 2,857.40 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.47/2,857.40 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.47x = 2,857.40 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.47x = 1,921,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,087.17/1,905.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.20

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