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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.82, 2,552.76 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.82, 2,552.76 and 606.16 is: 909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.82 : 2,552.76 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.82/2,552.76 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.82x = 2,552.76 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.82x = 1,547,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,381.00/1,701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.25

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