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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.83, 2,858.36 and 673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.83, 2,858.36 and 673.28 is: 1,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.83 : 2,858.36 = 673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.83/2,858.36 = 673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.83x = 2,858.36 × 673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.83x = 1,924,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,469.68/1,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.78

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