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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.72, 2,754.79 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.72, 2,754.79 and 604.12 is: 906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.72 : 2,754.79 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.72/2,754.79 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.72x = 2,754.79 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.72x = 1,664,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,206.94/1,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.08

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