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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.88, 2,859.84 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.88, 2,859.84 and 607.68 is: 911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.88 : 2,859.84 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.88/2,859.84 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.88x = 2,859.84 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.88x = 1,737,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,867.57/1,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.37

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