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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699.85, 2,549.41 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699.85, 2,549.41 and 604.06 is: 905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699.85 : 2,549.41 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699.85/2,549.41 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699.85x = 2,549.41 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699.85x = 1,539,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,988.72/1,699.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.95

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