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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.02, 2,757.41 and 605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.02, 2,757.41 and 605.51 is: 908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.02 : 2,757.41 = 605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.02/2,757.41 = 605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.02x = 2,757.41 × 605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.02x = 1,669,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,625.54/1,838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.38

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