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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.88, 2,864.58 and 676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.88, 2,864.58 and 676.94 is: 1,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.88 : 2,864.58 = 676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.88/2,864.58 = 676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.88x = 2,864.58 × 676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.88x = 1,939,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,148.79/1,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.32

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