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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.08, 2,857.79 and 606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.08, 2,857.79 and 606.55 is: 909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.08 : 2,857.79 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.08/2,857.79 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.08x = 2,857.79 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.08x = 1,733,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,397.13/1,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.88

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