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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.39, 2,757.93 and 605.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.39, 2,757.93 and 605.85 is: 908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.39 : 2,757.93 = 605.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.39/2,757.93 = 605.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.39x = 2,757.93 × 605.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.39x = 1,670,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,888.86/1,838.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.89

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