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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.54, 2,864.49 and 676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.54, 2,864.49 and 676.78 is: 1,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.54 : 2,864.49 = 676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.54/2,864.49 = 676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.54x = 2,864.49 × 676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.54x = 1,938,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,629.54/1,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.23

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