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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.71, 2,662.96 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.71, 2,662.96 and 605.26 is: 907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.71 : 2,662.96 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.71/2,662.96 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.71x = 2,662.96 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.71x = 1,611,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,783.17/1,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.68

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