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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.28, 2,637.90 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.28, 2,637.90 and 604.12 is: 906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.28 : 2,637.90 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.28/2,637.90 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.28x = 2,637.90 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.28x = 1,593,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,608.15/1,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.34

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