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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.83, 2,854.28 and 604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.83, 2,854.28 and 604.28 is: 906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.83 : 2,854.28 = 604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.83/2,854.28 = 604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.83x = 2,854.28 × 604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.83x = 1,724,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,792.96/1,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.44

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