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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.29, 2,552.14 and 605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.29, 2,552.14 and 605.77 is: 908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.29 : 2,552.14 = 605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.29/2,552.14 = 605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.29x = 2,552.14 × 605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.29x = 1,546,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,004.22/1,701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.72

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