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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.83, 2,753.98 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.83, 2,753.98 and 603.37 is: 905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.83 : 2,753.98 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.83/2,753.98 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.83x = 2,753.98 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.83x = 1,661,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,668.91/1,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.13

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