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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.81, 2,858.72 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.81, 2,858.72 and 607.38 is: 911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.81 : 2,858.72 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.81/2,858.72 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.81x = 2,858.72 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.81x = 1,736,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,326.32/1,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.07

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