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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.32, 2,564.87 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.32, 2,564.87 and 614.39 is: 921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.32 : 2,564.87 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.32/2,564.87 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.32x = 2,564.87 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.32x = 1,575,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,814.58/1,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.36

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