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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.14, 2,863.71 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.14, 2,863.71 and 676.55 is: 1,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.14 : 2,863.71 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.14/2,863.71 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.14x = 2,863.71 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.14x = 1,937,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,428.68/1,909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.82

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