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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.04, 2,855.88 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.04, 2,855.88 and 605.28 is: 907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.04 : 2,855.88 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.04/2,855.88 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.04x = 2,855.88 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.04x = 1,728,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,607.05/1,904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.86

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