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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.54, 2,853.88 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.54, 2,853.88 and 603.88 is: 905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.54 : 2,853.88 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.54/2,853.88 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.54x = 2,853.88 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.54x = 1,723,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,401.05/1,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.84

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