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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.57, 2,860.74 and 608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.57, 2,860.74 and 608.73 is: 912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.57 : 2,860.74 = 608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.57/2,860.74 = 608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.57x = 2,860.74 × 608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.57x = 1,741,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,418.26/1,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.90

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