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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.52, 2,558.64 and 609.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.52, 2,558.64 and 609.98 is: 915.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.52 : 2,558.64 = 609.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.52/2,558.64 = 609.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.52x = 2,558.64 × 609.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.52x = 1,560,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,719.23/1,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.10

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