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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.64, 2,660.68 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.64, 2,660.68 and 603.84 is: 905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.64 : 2,660.68 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.64/2,660.68 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.64x = 2,660.68 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.64x = 1,606,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,625.01/1,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.83

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