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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.81, 2,553.51 and 662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.81, 2,553.51 and 662.23 is: 993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.81 : 2,553.51 = 662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.81/2,553.51 = 662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.81x = 2,553.51 × 662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.81x = 1,691,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,010.93/1,702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.07

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