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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.94, 2,863.98 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.94, 2,863.98 and 610.54 is: 915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.94 : 2,863.98 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.94/2,863.98 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.94x = 2,863.98 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.94x = 1,748,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,574.35/1,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.99

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