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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.88, 2,565.50 and 614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.88, 2,565.50 and 614.94 is: 922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.88 : 2,565.50 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.88/2,565.50 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.88x = 2,565.50 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.88x = 1,577,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,628.57/1,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.12

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