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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.98, 2,854.92 and 604.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.98, 2,854.92 and 604.45 is: 906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.98 : 2,854.92 = 604.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.98/2,854.92 = 604.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.98x = 2,854.92 × 604.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.98x = 1,725,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,649.26/1,902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.82

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