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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.41, 2,852.09 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.41, 2,852.09 and 602.88 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.41 : 2,852.09 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.41/2,852.09 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.41x = 2,852.09 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.41x = 1,719,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,468.02/1,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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