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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.98, 2,552.76 and 606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.98, 2,552.76 and 606.38 is: 909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.98 : 2,552.76 = 606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.98/2,552.76 = 606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.98x = 2,552.76 × 606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.98x = 1,547,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,942.61/1,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.50

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