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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.92, 2,661 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.92, 2,661 and 604.04 is: 906.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.92 : 2,661 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.92/2,661 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.92x = 2,661 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.92x = 1,607,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,350.44/1,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.10

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