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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.31, 2,854.97 and 604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.31, 2,854.97 and 604.79 is: 907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.31 : 2,854.97 = 604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.31/2,854.97 = 604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.31x = 2,854.97 × 604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.31x = 1,726,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,644.54/1,903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.18

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