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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.06, 2,565.33 and 614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.06, 2,565.33 and 614.22 is: 921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.06 : 2,565.33 = 614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.06/2,565.33 = 614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.06x = 2,565.33 × 614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.06x = 1,575,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,676.99/1,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.42

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