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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.47, 2,755.92 and 604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.47, 2,755.92 and 604.78 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.47 : 2,755.92 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.47/2,755.92 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.47x = 2,755.92 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.47x = 1,666,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,708.49/1,837.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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