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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.26, 2,559.42 and 610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.26, 2,559.42 and 610.90 is: 916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.26 : 2,559.42 = 610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.26/2,559.42 = 610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.26x = 2,559.42 × 610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.26x = 1,563,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,549.68/1,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.36

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