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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.43, 2,850.61 and 601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.43, 2,850.61 and 601.89 is: 902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.43 : 2,850.61 = 601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.43/2,850.61 = 601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.43x = 2,850.61 × 601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.43x = 1,715,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,753.65/1,900.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.83

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