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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.28, 2,858.48 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.28, 2,858.48 and 606.72 is: 910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.28 : 2,858.48 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.28/2,858.48 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.28x = 2,858.48 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.28x = 1,734,296.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,296.99/1,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.26

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