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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.56, 2,637.69 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.56, 2,637.69 and 604.50 is: 906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.56 : 2,637.69 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.56/2,637.69 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.56x = 2,637.69 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.56x = 1,594,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,483.61/1,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.18

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