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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.46, 2,858.46 and 607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.46, 2,858.46 and 607.21 is: 910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.46 : 2,858.46 = 607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.46/2,858.46 = 607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.46x = 2,858.46 × 607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.46x = 1,735,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,685.50/1,905.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.90

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