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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.95, 2,859.06 and 607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.95, 2,859.06 and 607.43 is: 911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.95 : 2,859.06 = 607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.95/2,859.06 = 607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.95x = 2,859.06 × 607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.95x = 1,736,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,664.52/1,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.18

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