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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.57, 2,853.84 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.57, 2,853.84 and 604.14 is: 906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.57 : 2,853.84 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.57/2,853.84 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.57x = 2,853.84 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.57x = 1,724,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,118.90/1,902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.21

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