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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.51, 2,861.32 and 608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.51, 2,861.32 and 608.98 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.51 : 2,861.32 = 608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.51/2,861.32 = 608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.51x = 2,861.32 × 608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.51x = 1,742,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,474.72/1,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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