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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.66, 2,561.73 and 612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.66, 2,561.73 and 612.12 is: 918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.66 : 2,561.73 = 612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.66/2,561.73 = 612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.66x = 2,561.73 × 612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.66x = 1,568,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,086.17/1,707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.27

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