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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.22, 2,552.79 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.22, 2,552.79 and 606.29 is: 909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.22 : 2,552.79 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.22/2,552.79 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.22x = 2,552.79 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.22x = 1,547,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,731.05/1,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.24

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