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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.94, 2,558.08 and 609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.94, 2,558.08 and 609.34 is: 914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.94 : 2,558.08 = 609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.94/2,558.08 = 609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.94x = 2,558.08 × 609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.94x = 1,558,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,740.47/1,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.25

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