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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.58, 2,756.81 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.58, 2,756.81 and 605.66 is: 908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.58 : 2,756.81 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.58/2,756.81 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.58x = 2,756.81 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.58x = 1,669,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,677.27/1,838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.14

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