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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.46, 2,569.08 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.46, 2,569.08 and 602.62 is: 903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.46 : 2,569.08 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.46/2,569.08 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.46x = 2,569.08 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.46x = 1,548,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,178.99/1,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.54

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