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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.78, 2,561.70 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.78, 2,561.70 and 612.93 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.78 : 2,561.70 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.78/2,561.70 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.78x = 2,561.70 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.78x = 1,570,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,142.78/1,707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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