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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.71, 2,663.28 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.71, 2,663.28 and 605.68 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.71 : 2,663.28 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.71/2,663.28 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.71x = 2,663.28 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.71x = 1,613,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,095.43/1,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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