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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.32, 2,559.50 and 610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.32, 2,559.50 and 610.70 is: 916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.32 : 2,559.50 = 610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.32/2,559.50 = 610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.32x = 2,559.50 × 610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.32x = 1,563,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,073.85/1,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.05

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