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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.83, 2,544.75 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.83, 2,544.75 and 601.11 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.83 : 2,544.75 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.83/2,544.75 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.83x = 2,544.75 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.83x = 1,529,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,674.67/1,695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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