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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.48, 2,863.83 and 676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.48, 2,863.83 and 676.87 is: 1,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.48 : 2,863.83 = 676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.48/2,863.83 = 676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.48x = 2,863.83 × 676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.48x = 1,938,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,440.61/1,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.17

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