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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.53, 2,755.70 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.53, 2,755.70 and 604.61 is: 906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.53 : 2,755.70 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.53/2,755.70 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.53x = 2,755.70 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.53x = 1,666,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,112.64/1,837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.72

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