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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.68, 2,858.96 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.68, 2,858.96 and 607.14 is: 910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.68 : 2,858.96 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.68/2,858.96 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.68x = 2,858.96 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.68x = 1,735,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,788.97/1,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.85

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