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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.45, 2,864.63 and 676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.45, 2,864.63 and 676.97 is: 1,015.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.45 : 2,864.63 = 676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.45/2,864.63 = 676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.45x = 2,864.63 × 676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.45x = 1,939,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,261.41/1,909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.61

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