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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.80, 2,564.37 and 614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.80, 2,564.37 and 614.86 is: 921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.80 : 2,564.37 = 614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.80/2,564.37 = 614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.80x = 2,564.37 × 614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.80x = 1,576,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,728.54/1,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.63

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