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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.60, 2,557.68 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.60, 2,557.68 and 609.76 is: 914.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.60 : 2,557.68 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.60/2,557.68 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.60x = 2,557.68 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.60x = 1,559,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,570.96/1,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.38

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