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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908, 2,862 and 609.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908, 2,862 and 609.57 is: 914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908 : 2,862 = 609.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908/2,862 = 609.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908x = 2,862 × 609.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908x = 1,744,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,589.34/1,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.36

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