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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.96, 2,656.19 and 600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.96, 2,656.19 and 600.92 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.96 : 2,656.19 = 600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.96/2,656.19 = 600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.96x = 2,656.19 × 600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.96x = 1,596,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,155.88/1,770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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