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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.96, 2,638.80 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.96, 2,638.80 and 604.56 is: 906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.96 : 2,638.80 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.96/2,638.80 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.96x = 2,638.80 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.96x = 1,595,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,312.93/1,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.96

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