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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.42, 2,862.64 and 675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.42, 2,862.64 and 675.16 is: 1,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.42 : 2,862.64 = 675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.42/2,862.64 = 675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.42x = 2,862.64 × 675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.42x = 1,932,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,740.02/1,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.74

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