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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.70, 2,560.09 and 611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.70, 2,560.09 and 611.14 is: 916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.70 : 2,560.09 = 611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.70/2,560.09 = 611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.70x = 2,560.09 × 611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.70x = 1,564,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,573.40/1,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.72

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