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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.67, 2,753.55 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.67, 2,753.55 and 604.20 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.67 : 2,753.55 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.67/2,753.55 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.67x = 2,753.55 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.67x = 1,663,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,694.91/1,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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