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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.83, 2,753.68 and 603.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.83, 2,753.68 and 603.91 is: 905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.83 : 2,753.68 = 603.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.83/2,753.68 = 603.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.83x = 2,753.68 × 603.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.83x = 1,662,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,974.89/1,836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.35

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