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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.80, 2,852.39 and 603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.80, 2,852.39 and 603.58 is: 905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.80 : 2,852.39 = 603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.80/2,852.39 = 603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.80x = 2,852.39 × 603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.80x = 1,721,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,645.56/1,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.27

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