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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.30, 2,561.55 and 611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.30, 2,561.55 and 611.70 is: 917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.30 : 2,561.55 = 611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.30/2,561.55 = 611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.30x = 2,561.55 × 611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.30x = 1,566,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,900.14/1,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.76

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