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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.51, 2,565.83 and 615.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.51, 2,565.83 and 615.25 is: 922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.51 : 2,565.83 = 615.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.51/2,565.83 = 615.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.51x = 2,565.83 × 615.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.51x = 1,578,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,626.91/1,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.90

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