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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.56, 2,563.08 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.56, 2,563.08 and 612.72 is: 919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.56 : 2,563.08 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.56/2,563.08 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.56x = 2,563.08 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.56x = 1,570,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,450.38/1,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.17

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