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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.45, 2,550.72 and 604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.45, 2,550.72 and 604.83 is: 907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.45 : 2,550.72 = 604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.45/2,550.72 = 604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.45x = 2,550.72 × 604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.45x = 1,542,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,751.98/1,700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.26

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