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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.68, 2,633.64 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.68, 2,633.64 and 601.52 is: 902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.68 : 2,633.64 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.68/2,633.64 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.68x = 2,633.64 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.68x = 1,584,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,187.13/1,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.32

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