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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.08, 2,563.72 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.08, 2,563.72 and 613.56 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.08 : 2,563.72 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.08/2,563.72 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.08x = 2,563.72 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.08x = 1,572,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,996.04/1,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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