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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.50, 2,783.59 and 606.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.50, 2,783.59 and 606.67 is: 909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.50 : 2,783.59 = 606.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.50/2,783.59 = 606.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.50x = 2,783.59 × 606.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.50x = 1,688,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,720.55/1,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.63

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