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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.32, 2,552.04 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.32, 2,552.04 and 605.66 is: 908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.32 : 2,552.04 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.32/2,552.04 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.32x = 2,552.04 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.32x = 1,545,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,655.79/1,701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.51

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