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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.48, 2,552.88 and 606.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.48, 2,552.88 and 606.82 is: 909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.48 : 2,552.88 = 606.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.48/2,552.88 = 606.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.48x = 2,552.88 × 606.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.48x = 1,549,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,138.64/1,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.93

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