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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.12, 2,563.74 and 613.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.12, 2,563.74 and 613.64 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.12 : 2,563.74 = 613.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.12/2,563.74 = 613.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.12x = 2,563.74 × 613.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.12x = 1,573,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,200.59/1,709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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