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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.97, 2,862.48 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.97, 2,862.48 and 676.20 is: 1,013.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.97 : 2,862.48 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.97/2,862.48 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.97x = 2,862.48 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.97x = 1,935,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,608.98/1,908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.96

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