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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.89, 2,855.77 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.89, 2,855.77 and 605.32 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.89 : 2,855.77 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.89/2,855.77 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.89x = 2,855.77 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.89x = 1,728,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,654.70/1,903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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