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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.97, 2,563.42 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.97, 2,563.42 and 614.08 is: 920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.97 : 2,563.42 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.97/2,563.42 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.97x = 2,563.42 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.97x = 1,574,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,144.95/1,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.57

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