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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.42, 2,565.32 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.42, 2,565.32 and 614.64 is: 921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.42 : 2,565.32 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.42/2,565.32 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.42x = 2,565.32 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.42x = 1,576,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,743.86/1,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.85

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