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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.54, 2,560.68 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.54, 2,560.68 and 611.64 is: 917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.54 : 2,560.68 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.54/2,560.68 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.54x = 2,560.68 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.54x = 1,566,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,214.32/1,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.23

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