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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.57, 2,562.85 and 613.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.57, 2,562.85 and 613.01 is: 919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.57 : 2,562.85 = 613.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.57/2,562.85 = 613.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.57x = 2,562.85 × 613.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.57x = 1,571,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,059.85/1,708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.52

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