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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.64, 2,639.43 and 605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.64, 2,639.43 and 605.36 is: 908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.64 : 2,639.43 = 605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.64/2,639.43 = 605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.64x = 2,639.43 × 605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.64x = 1,597,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,805.34/1,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.03

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