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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.54, 2,550.49 and 605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.54, 2,550.49 and 605.58 is: 907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.54 : 2,550.49 = 605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.54/2,550.49 = 605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.54x = 2,550.49 × 605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.54x = 1,544,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,514.66/1,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.72

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