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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.72, 2,759.79 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.72, 2,759.79 and 607.23 is: 910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.72 : 2,759.79 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.72/2,759.79 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.72x = 2,759.79 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.72x = 1,675,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,827.28/1,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.91

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