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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.49, 2,852.20 and 602.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.49, 2,852.20 and 602.95 is: 904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.49 : 2,852.20 = 602.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.49/2,852.20 = 602.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.49x = 2,852.20 × 602.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.49x = 1,719,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,733.99/1,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.41

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