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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.14, 2,850.63 and 601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.14, 2,850.63 and 601.57 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.14 : 2,850.63 = 601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.14/2,850.63 = 601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.14x = 2,850.63 × 601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.14x = 1,714,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,853.49/1,900.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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