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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.24, 2,563.74 and 613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.24, 2,563.74 and 613.50 is: 919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.24 : 2,563.74 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.24/2,563.74 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.24x = 2,563.74 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.24x = 1,572,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,854.49/1,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.67

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