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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.65, 2,863.19 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.65, 2,863.19 and 675.80 is: 1,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.65 : 2,863.19 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.65/2,863.19 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.65x = 2,863.19 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.65x = 1,934,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,952.65/1,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.78

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