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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.91, 2,784.02 and 606.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.91, 2,784.02 and 606.57 is: 909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.91 : 2,784.02 = 606.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.91/2,784.02 = 606.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.91x = 2,784.02 × 606.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.91x = 1,688,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,699.98/1,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.91

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