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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.07, 2,851.40 and 602.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.07, 2,851.40 and 602.44 is: 903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.07 : 2,851.40 = 602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.07/2,851.40 = 602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.07x = 2,851.40 × 602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.07x = 1,717,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,791.79/1,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.59

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