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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.60, 2,852.20 and 603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.60, 2,852.20 and 603.08 is: 904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.60 : 2,852.20 = 603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.60/2,852.20 = 603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.60x = 2,852.20 × 603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.60x = 1,720,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,104.78/1,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.56

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