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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.61, 2,551.18 and 604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.61, 2,551.18 and 604.72 is: 907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.61 : 2,551.18 = 604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.61/2,551.18 = 604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.61x = 2,551.18 × 604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.61x = 1,542,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,733.79/1,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.16

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