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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.55, 2,558.34 and 610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.55, 2,558.34 and 610.70 is: 916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.55 : 2,558.34 = 610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.55/2,558.34 = 610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.55x = 2,558.34 × 610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.55x = 1,562,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,365.45/1,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.05

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