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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.46, 2,552.84 and 606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.46, 2,552.84 and 606.68 is: 909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.46 : 2,552.84 = 606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.46/2,552.84 = 606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.46x = 2,552.84 × 606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.46x = 1,548,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,756.97/1,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.72

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