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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.13, 2,564.62 and 555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.13, 2,564.62 and 555.61 is: 833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.13 : 2,564.62 = 555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.13/2,564.62 = 555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.13x = 2,564.62 × 555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.13x = 1,424,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,928.52/1,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.23

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