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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.38, 2,563.80 and 613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.38, 2,563.80 and 613.54 is: 920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.38 : 2,563.80 = 613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.38/2,563.80 = 613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.38x = 2,563.80 × 613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.38x = 1,572,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,993.85/1,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.21

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