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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.67, 2,858.61 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.67, 2,858.61 and 607.24 is: 910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.67 : 2,858.61 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.67/2,858.61 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.67x = 2,858.61 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.67x = 1,735,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,862.34/1,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.89

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