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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.79, 2,554.40 and 607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.79, 2,554.40 and 607.27 is: 910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.79 : 2,554.40 = 607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.79/2,554.40 = 607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.79x = 2,554.40 × 607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.79x = 1,551,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,201.07/1,702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.97

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