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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.76, 2,857.20 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.76, 2,857.20 and 607.20 is: 910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.76 : 2,857.20 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.76/2,857.20 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.76x = 2,857.20 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.76x = 1,734,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,891.84/1,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.82

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