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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.99, 2,546.07 and 601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.99, 2,546.07 and 601.55 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.99 : 2,546.07 = 601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.99/2,546.07 = 601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.99x = 2,546.07 × 601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.99x = 1,531,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,575.68/1,697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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