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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.55, 2,566.17 and 614.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.55, 2,566.17 and 614.83 is: 922.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.55 : 2,566.17 = 614.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.55/2,566.17 = 614.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.55x = 2,566.17 × 614.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.55x = 1,577,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,758.30/1,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.37

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