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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.26, 2,852.32 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.26, 2,852.32 and 602.68 is: 904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.26 : 2,852.32 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.26/2,852.32 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.26x = 2,852.32 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.26x = 1,719,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,036.22/1,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.16

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