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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.58, 2,850.72 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.58, 2,850.72 and 602.06 is: 903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.58 : 2,850.72 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.58/2,850.72 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.58x = 2,850.72 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.58x = 1,716,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,304.48/1,900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.04

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