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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.46, 2,549.85 and 604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.46, 2,549.85 and 604.68 is: 906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.46 : 2,549.85 = 604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.46/2,549.85 = 604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.46x = 2,549.85 × 604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.46x = 1,541,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,843.30/1,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.72

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