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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.84, 2,853.04 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.84, 2,853.04 and 602.88 is: 904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.84 : 2,853.04 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.84/2,853.04 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.84x = 2,853.04 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.84x = 1,720,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,040.76/1,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.41

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