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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.54, 2,757.78 and 605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.54, 2,757.78 and 605.96 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.54 : 2,757.78 = 605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.54/2,757.78 = 605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.54x = 2,757.78 × 605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.54x = 1,671,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,104.37/1,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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