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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.20, 2,857.92 and 606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.20, 2,857.92 and 606.64 is: 910.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.20 : 2,857.92 = 606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.20/2,857.92 = 606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.20x = 2,857.92 × 606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.20x = 1,733,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,728.59/1,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.00

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