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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.71, 2,861.17 and 675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.71, 2,861.17 and 675.16 is: 1,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.71 : 2,861.17 = 675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.71/2,861.17 = 675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.71x = 2,861.17 × 675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.71x = 1,931,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,738.70/1,907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.60

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