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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.49, 2,856.93 and 605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.49, 2,856.93 and 605.64 is: 908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.49 : 2,856.93 = 605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.49/2,856.93 = 605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.49x = 2,856.93 × 605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.49x = 1,730,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,271.09/1,904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.52

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