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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.61, 2,551.27 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.61, 2,551.27 and 604.97 is: 907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.61 : 2,551.27 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.61/2,551.27 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.61x = 2,551.27 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.61x = 1,543,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,443.98/1,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.58

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