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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.33, 2,557.14 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.33, 2,557.14 and 609.52 is: 913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.33 : 2,557.14 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.33/2,557.14 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.33x = 2,557.14 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.33x = 1,558,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,627.97/1,705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.97

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