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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.71, 2,755.20 and 604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.71, 2,755.20 and 604.43 is: 906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.71 : 2,755.20 = 604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.71/2,755.20 = 604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.71x = 2,755.20 × 604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.71x = 1,665,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,325.54/1,836.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.69

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