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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.36, 2,553.57 and 606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.36, 2,553.57 and 606.73 is: 910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.36 : 2,553.57 = 606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.36/2,553.57 = 606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.36x = 2,553.57 × 606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.36x = 1,549,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,327.53/1,702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.11

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