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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.61, 2,554.27 and 606.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.61, 2,554.27 and 606.97 is: 910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.61 : 2,554.27 = 606.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.61/2,554.27 = 606.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.61x = 2,554.27 × 606.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.61x = 1,550,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,365.26/1,702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.58

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