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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.81, 2,566.53 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.81, 2,566.53 and 615.15 is: 922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.81 : 2,566.53 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.81/2,566.53 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.81x = 2,566.53 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.81x = 1,578,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,800.93/1,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.84

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