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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.58, 2,554.07 and 607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.58, 2,554.07 and 607.05 is: 910.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.58 : 2,554.07 = 607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.58/2,554.07 = 607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.58x = 2,554.07 × 607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.58x = 1,550,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,448.19/1,702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.65

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