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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.68, 2,863.30 and 610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.68, 2,863.30 and 610.28 is: 915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.68 : 2,863.30 = 610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.68/2,863.30 = 610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.68x = 2,863.30 × 610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.68x = 1,747,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,414.72/1,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.51

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