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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.18, 2,564.73 and 614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.18, 2,564.73 and 614.25 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.18 : 2,564.73 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.18/2,564.73 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.18x = 2,564.73 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.18x = 1,575,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,385.40/1,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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