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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.76, 2,555.98 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.76, 2,555.98 and 608.09 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.76 : 2,555.98 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.76/2,555.98 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.76x = 2,555.98 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.76x = 1,554,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,274.43/1,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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