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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.74, 2,656.12 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.74, 2,656.12 and 602.06 is: 903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.74 : 2,656.12 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.74/2,656.12 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.74x = 2,656.12 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.74x = 1,599,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,143.61/1,770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.09

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