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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.69, 2,859.42 and 607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.69, 2,859.42 and 607.86 is: 911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.69 : 2,859.42 = 607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.69/2,859.42 = 607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.69x = 2,859.42 × 607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.69x = 1,738,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,127.04/1,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.59

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