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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.67, 2,555.75 and 607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.67, 2,555.75 and 607.78 is: 911.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.67 : 2,555.75 = 607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.67/2,555.75 = 607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.67x = 2,555.75 × 607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.67x = 1,553,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,333.74/1,703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.76

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