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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.96, 2,852.63 and 603.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.96, 2,852.63 and 603.26 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.96 : 2,852.63 = 603.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.96/2,852.63 = 603.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.96x = 2,852.63 × 603.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.96x = 1,720,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,877.57/1,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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