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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.77, 2,549.61 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.77, 2,549.61 and 604.87 is: 906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.77 : 2,549.61 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.77/2,549.61 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.77x = 2,549.61 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.77x = 1,542,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,182.60/1,700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.76

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