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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.42, 2,750.14 and 600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.42, 2,750.14 and 600.88 is: 901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.42 : 2,750.14 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.42/2,750.14 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.42x = 2,750.14 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.42x = 1,652,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,504.12/1,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.32

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