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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.32, 2,856.84 and 605.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.32, 2,856.84 and 605.98 is: 909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.32 : 2,856.84 = 605.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.32/2,856.84 = 605.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.32x = 2,856.84 × 605.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.32x = 1,731,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,187.90/1,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.08

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