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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.94, 2,749.44 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.94, 2,749.44 and 600.48 is: 900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.94 : 2,749.44 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.94/2,749.44 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.94x = 2,749.44 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.94x = 1,650,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,983.73/1,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.73

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