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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.54, 2,852.49 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.54, 2,852.49 and 603.20 is: 904.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.54 : 2,852.49 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.54/2,852.49 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.54x = 2,852.49 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.54x = 1,720,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,621.97/1,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.86

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