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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.68, 2,551.03 and 605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.68, 2,551.03 and 605.05 is: 907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.68 : 2,551.03 = 605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.68/2,551.03 = 605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.68x = 2,551.03 × 605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.68x = 1,543,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,500.70/1,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.58

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