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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.72, 2,858.72 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.72, 2,858.72 and 607.28 is: 910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.72 : 2,858.72 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.72/2,858.72 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.72x = 2,858.72 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.72x = 1,736,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,043.48/1,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.96

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