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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759, 2,638.52 and 604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759, 2,638.52 and 604.84 is: 907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759 : 2,638.52 = 604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759/2,638.52 = 604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759x = 2,638.52 × 604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759x = 1,595,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,882.44/1,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.27

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