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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.98, 2,856.44 and 605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.98, 2,856.44 and 605.46 is: 908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.98 : 2,856.44 = 605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.98/2,856.44 = 605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.98x = 2,856.44 × 605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.98x = 1,729,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,460.16/1,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.34

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