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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.58, 2,553.77 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.58, 2,553.77 and 606.89 is: 910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.58 : 2,553.77 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.58/2,553.77 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.58x = 2,553.77 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.58x = 1,549,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,844.71/1,702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.29

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