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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.61, 2,552.19 and 661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.61, 2,552.19 and 661.96 is: 992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.61 : 2,552.19 = 661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.61/2,552.19 = 661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.61x = 2,552.19 × 661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.61x = 1,689,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,447.69/1,702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.27

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