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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.61, 2,753.68 and 603.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.61, 2,753.68 and 603.59 is: 904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.61 : 2,753.68 = 603.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.61/2,753.68 = 603.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.61x = 2,753.68 × 603.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.61x = 1,662,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,093.71/1,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.98

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