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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.83, 2,557.89 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.83, 2,557.89 and 610.02 is: 914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.83 : 2,557.89 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.83/2,557.89 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.83x = 2,557.89 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.83x = 1,560,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,364.06/1,705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.72

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