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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.62, 2,850.73 and 602.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.62, 2,850.73 and 602.19 is: 903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.62 : 2,850.73 = 602.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.62/2,850.73 = 602.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.62x = 2,850.73 × 602.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.62x = 1,716,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,679.59/1,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.22

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