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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.17, 2,854.86 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.17, 2,854.86 and 604.74 is: 907.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.17 : 2,854.86 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.17/2,854.86 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.17x = 2,854.86 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.17x = 1,726,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,448.04/1,903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.14

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