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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.04, 2,750.79 and 601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.04, 2,750.79 and 601.59 is: 901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.04 : 2,750.79 = 601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.04/2,750.79 = 601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.04x = 2,750.79 × 601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.04x = 1,654,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,847.76/1,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.80

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