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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.39, 2,565.93 and 540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.39, 2,565.93 and 540.57 is: 810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.39 : 2,565.93 = 540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.39/2,565.93 = 540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.39x = 2,565.93 × 540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.39x = 1,387,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,062.08/1,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.96

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