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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.47, 2,552.44 and 605.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.47, 2,552.44 and 605.57 is: 908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.47 : 2,552.44 = 605.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.47/2,552.44 = 605.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.47x = 2,552.44 × 605.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.47x = 1,545,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,666.81/1,701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.43

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