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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.78, 2,755.35 and 604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.78, 2,755.35 and 604.23 is: 906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.78 : 2,755.35 = 604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.78/2,755.35 = 604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.78x = 2,755.35 × 604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.78x = 1,664,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,865.13/1,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.40

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