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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.11, 2,565.21 and 614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.11, 2,565.21 and 614.59 is: 921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.11 : 2,565.21 = 614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.11/2,565.21 = 614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.11x = 2,565.21 × 614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.11x = 1,576,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,539.59/1,710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.89

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