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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.49, 2,863.89 and 676.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.49, 2,863.89 and 676.91 is: 1,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.49 : 2,863.89 = 676.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.49/2,863.89 = 676.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.49x = 2,863.89 × 676.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.49x = 1,938,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,595.78/1,909.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.24

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