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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.13, 2,558.76 and 610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.13, 2,558.76 and 610.35 is: 915.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.13 : 2,558.76 = 610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.13/2,558.76 = 610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.13x = 2,558.76 × 610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.13x = 1,561,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,739.17/1,706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.37

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