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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.82, 2,853.18 and 603.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.82, 2,853.18 and 603.48 is: 905.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.82 : 2,853.18 = 603.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.82/2,853.18 = 603.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.82x = 2,853.18 × 603.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.82x = 1,721,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,837.07/1,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.36

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