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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.85, 2,554.56 and 606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.85, 2,554.56 and 606.94 is: 910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.85 : 2,554.56 = 606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.85/2,554.56 = 606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.85x = 2,554.56 × 606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.85x = 1,550,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,474.34/1,702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.52

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