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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.33, 2,860.63 and 674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.33, 2,860.63 and 674.60 is: 1,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.33 : 2,860.63 = 674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.33/2,860.63 = 674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.33x = 2,860.63 × 674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.33x = 1,929,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,786.46/1,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.77

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