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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.54, 2,862.87 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.54, 2,862.87 and 609.96 is: 914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.54 : 2,862.87 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.54/2,862.87 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.54x = 2,862.87 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.54x = 1,746,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,236.19/1,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.96

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