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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.01, 2,755.49 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.01, 2,755.49 and 604.40 is: 906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.01 : 2,755.49 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.01/2,755.49 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.01x = 2,755.49 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.01x = 1,665,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,401.36/1,837.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.59

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