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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.79, 2,855.57 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.79, 2,855.57 and 605.22 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.79 : 2,855.57 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.79/2,855.57 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.79x = 2,855.57 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.79x = 1,728,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,245.05/1,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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