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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.69, 2,566.04 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.69, 2,566.04 and 412.16 is: 618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.69 : 2,566.04 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.69/2,566.04 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.69x = 2,566.04 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.69x = 1,057,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,626.49/1,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.24

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