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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.14, 2,854.38 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.14, 2,854.38 and 604.32 is: 906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.14 : 2,854.38 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.14/2,854.38 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.14x = 2,854.38 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.14x = 1,724,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,958.92/1,903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.38

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