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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.34, 2,554.01 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.34, 2,554.01 and 606.56 is: 910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.34 : 2,554.01 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.34/2,554.01 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.34x = 2,554.01 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.34x = 1,549,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,154.98/1,702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.02

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