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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.15, 2,860.65 and 608.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.15, 2,860.65 and 608.65 is: 912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.15 : 2,860.65 = 608.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.15/2,860.65 = 608.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.15x = 2,860.65 × 608.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.15x = 1,741,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,127.47/1,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.95

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