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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.40, 2,559.60 and 610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.40, 2,559.60 and 610.80 is: 916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.40 : 2,559.60 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.40/2,559.60 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.40x = 2,559.60 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.40x = 1,563,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,403.68/1,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.20

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