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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.71, 2,544.76 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.71, 2,544.76 and 601.08 is: 901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.71 : 2,544.76 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.71/2,544.76 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.71x = 2,544.76 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.71x = 1,529,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,604.34/1,696.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.51

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