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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.70, 2,855.96 and 605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.70, 2,855.96 and 605.27 is: 908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.70 : 2,855.96 = 605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.70/2,855.96 = 605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.70x = 2,855.96 × 605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.70x = 1,728,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,626.91/1,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.04

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