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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.96, 2,552.88 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.96, 2,552.88 and 606.08 is: 909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.96 : 2,552.88 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.96/2,552.88 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.96x = 2,552.88 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.96x = 1,547,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,249.51/1,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.10

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