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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.64, 2,566.32 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.64, 2,566.32 and 615.36 is: 923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.64 : 2,566.32 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.64/2,566.32 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.64x = 2,566.32 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.64x = 1,579,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,210.68/1,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.17

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