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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.99, 2,560.04 and 611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.99, 2,560.04 and 611.19 is: 916.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.99 : 2,560.04 = 611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.99/2,560.04 = 611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.99x = 2,560.04 × 611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.99x = 1,564,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,667.79/1,706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.63

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