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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.09, 2,756.33 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.09, 2,756.33 and 604.87 is: 907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.09 : 2,756.33 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.09/2,756.33 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.09x = 2,756.33 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.09x = 1,667,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,213.68/1,838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.03

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