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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.27, 2,560.37 and 611.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.27, 2,560.37 and 611.57 is: 917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.27 : 2,560.37 = 611.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.27/2,560.37 = 611.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.27x = 2,560.37 × 611.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.27x = 1,565,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,829.62/1,707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.15

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