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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.49, 2,855.69 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.49, 2,855.69 and 604.96 is: 907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.49 : 2,855.69 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.49/2,855.69 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.49x = 2,855.69 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.49x = 1,727,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,560.92/1,903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.58

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