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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.72, 2,852.51 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.72, 2,852.51 and 603.22 is: 904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.72 : 2,852.51 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.72/2,852.51 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.72x = 2,852.51 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.72x = 1,720,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,691.08/1,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.81

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