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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.56, 2,754.94 and 603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.56, 2,754.94 and 603.74 is: 905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.56 : 2,754.94 = 603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.56/2,754.94 = 603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.56x = 2,754.94 × 603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.56x = 1,663,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,267.48/1,836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.64

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