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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.58, 2,858.16 and 672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.58, 2,858.16 and 672.76 is: 1,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.58 : 2,858.16 = 672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.58/2,858.16 = 672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.58x = 2,858.16 × 672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.58x = 1,922,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,855.72/1,905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.07

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