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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.59, 2,755.82 and 604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.59, 2,755.82 and 604.73 is: 906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.59 : 2,755.82 = 604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.59/2,755.82 = 604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.59x = 2,755.82 × 604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.59x = 1,666,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,510.23/1,837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.90

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