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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.93, 2,654.56 and 600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.93, 2,654.56 and 600.55 is: 900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.93 : 2,654.56 = 600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.93/2,654.56 = 600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.93x = 2,654.56 × 600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.93x = 1,594,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,196.01/1,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.20

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