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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.74, 2,552.80 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.74, 2,552.80 and 606.36 is: 909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.74 : 2,552.80 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.74/2,552.80 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.74x = 2,552.80 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.74x = 1,547,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,915.81/1,701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.61

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