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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.01, 2,663.52 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.01, 2,663.52 and 605.91 is: 908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.01 : 2,663.52 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.01/2,663.52 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.01x = 2,663.52 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.01x = 1,613,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,861.12/1,777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.19

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