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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.93, 2,862.26 and 675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.93, 2,862.26 and 675.20 is: 1,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.93 : 2,862.26 = 675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.93/2,862.26 = 675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.93x = 2,862.26 × 675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.93x = 1,932,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,597.95/1,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.93

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