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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.64, 2,759.90 and 607.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.64, 2,759.90 and 607.95 is: 911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.64 : 2,759.90 = 607.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.64/2,759.90 = 607.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.64x = 2,759.90 × 607.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.64x = 1,677,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,878.17/1,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.58

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