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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.84, 2,638.11 and 604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.84, 2,638.11 and 604.78 is: 906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.84 : 2,638.11 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.84/2,638.11 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.84x = 2,638.11 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.84x = 1,595,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,476.17/1,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.60

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