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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.96, 2,784 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.96, 2,784 and 606.52 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.96 : 2,784 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.96/2,784 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.96x = 2,784 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.96x = 1,688,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,551.68/1,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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