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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.88, 2,657.76 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.88, 2,657.76 and 601.84 is: 902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.88 : 2,657.76 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.88/2,657.76 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.88x = 2,657.76 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.88x = 1,599,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,546.28/1,771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.74

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