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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.46, 2,757.15 and 605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.46, 2,757.15 and 605.60 is: 908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.46 : 2,757.15 = 605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.46/2,757.15 = 605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.46x = 2,757.15 × 605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.46x = 1,669,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,730.04/1,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.22

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