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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.88, 2,655.68 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.88, 2,655.68 and 600.70 is: 900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.88 : 2,655.68 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.88/2,655.68 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.88x = 2,655.68 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.88x = 1,595,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,266.98/1,770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.83

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