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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.37, 2,558.08 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.37, 2,558.08 and 609.75 is: 914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.37 : 2,558.08 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.37/2,558.08 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.37x = 2,558.08 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.37x = 1,559,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,789.28/1,705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.63

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