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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.68, 2,658.14 and 602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.68, 2,658.14 and 602.04 is: 903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.68 : 2,658.14 = 602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.68/2,658.14 = 602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.68x = 2,658.14 × 602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.68x = 1,600,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,306.61/1,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.27

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