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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.95, 2,854.88 and 604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.95, 2,854.88 and 604.43 is: 906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.95 : 2,854.88 = 604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.95/2,854.88 = 604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.95x = 2,854.88 × 604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.95x = 1,725,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,575.12/1,902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.79

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