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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.83, 2,559.29 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.83, 2,559.29 and 610.44 is: 915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.83 : 2,559.29 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.83/2,559.29 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.83x = 2,559.29 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.83x = 1,562,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,289.94/1,705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.85

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