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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.74, 2,856.06 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.74, 2,856.06 and 605.21 is: 907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.74 : 2,856.06 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.74/2,856.06 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.74x = 2,856.06 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.74x = 1,728,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,501.79/1,903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.95

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