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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.25, 2,851.98 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.25, 2,851.98 and 602.64 is: 903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.25 : 2,851.98 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.25/2,851.98 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.25x = 2,851.98 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.25x = 1,718,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,717.23/1,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.99

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