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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.97, 2,864.95 and 677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.97, 2,864.95 and 677.30 is: 1,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.97 : 2,864.95 = 677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.97/2,864.95 = 677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.97x = 2,864.95 × 677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.97x = 1,940,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,436.10/1,909.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.95

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