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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.61, 2,755.18 and 604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.61, 2,755.18 and 604.59 is: 906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.61 : 2,755.18 = 604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.61/2,755.18 = 604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.61x = 2,755.18 × 604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.61x = 1,665,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,754.28/1,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.48

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