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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.48, 2,859.68 and 607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.48, 2,859.68 and 607.84 is: 911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.48 : 2,859.68 = 607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.48/2,859.68 = 607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.48x = 2,859.68 × 607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.48x = 1,738,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,227.89/1,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.75

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