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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.06, 2,851.59 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.06, 2,851.59 and 602.52 is: 903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.06 : 2,851.59 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.06/2,851.59 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.06x = 2,851.59 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.06x = 1,718,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,136.99/1,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.78

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