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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.14, 2,638.68 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.14, 2,638.68 and 604.86 is: 907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.14 : 2,638.68 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.14/2,638.68 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.14x = 2,638.68 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.14x = 1,596,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,031.98/1,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.28

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