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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.54, 2,545.68 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.54, 2,545.68 and 601.62 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.54 : 2,545.68 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.54/2,545.68 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.54x = 2,545.68 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.54x = 1,531,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,532.00/1,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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