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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.42, 2,753.31 and 602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.42, 2,753.31 and 602.84 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.42 : 2,753.31 = 602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.42/2,753.31 = 602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.42x = 2,753.31 × 602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.42x = 1,659,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,788.62/1,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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