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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.76, 2,854.44 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.76, 2,854.44 and 604.13 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.76 : 2,854.44 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.76/2,854.44 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.76x = 2,854.44 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.76x = 1,724,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,438.57/1,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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