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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.81, 2,561.68 and 612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.81, 2,561.68 and 612.92 is: 918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.81 : 2,561.68 = 612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.81/2,561.68 = 612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.81x = 2,561.68 × 612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.81x = 1,570,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,094.22/1,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.82

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