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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.08, 2,658.12 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.08, 2,658.12 and 602.20 is: 903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.08 : 2,658.12 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.08/2,658.12 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.08x = 2,658.12 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.08x = 1,600,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,720.93/1,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.30

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