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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.63, 2,858.79 and 673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.63, 2,858.79 and 673.76 is: 1,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.63 : 2,858.79 = 673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.63/2,858.79 = 673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.63x = 2,858.79 × 673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.63x = 1,926,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,122.37/1,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.75

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