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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.61, 2,857.56 and 672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.61, 2,857.56 and 672.88 is: 1,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.61 : 2,857.56 = 672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.61/2,857.56 = 672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.61x = 2,857.56 × 672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.61x = 1,922,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,794.97/1,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.02

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