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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.12, 2,859.45 and 607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.12, 2,859.45 and 607.69 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.12 : 2,859.45 = 607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.12/2,859.45 = 607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.12x = 2,859.45 × 607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.12x = 1,737,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,659.17/1,906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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