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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.61, 2,565.96 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.61, 2,565.96 and 615.09 is: 922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.61 : 2,565.96 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.61/2,565.96 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.61x = 2,565.96 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.61x = 1,578,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,283.51/1,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.64

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