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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.58, 2,563.74 and 613.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.58, 2,563.74 and 613.65 is: 920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.58 : 2,563.74 = 613.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.58/2,563.74 = 613.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.58x = 2,563.74 × 613.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.58x = 1,573,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,239.05/1,709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.25

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