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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.08, 2,756.90 and 605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.08, 2,756.90 and 605.50 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.08 : 2,756.90 = 605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.08/2,756.90 = 605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.08x = 2,756.90 × 605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.08x = 1,669,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,302.95/1,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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