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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.08, 2,565.99 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.08, 2,565.99 and 615.15 is: 922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.08 : 2,565.99 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.08/2,565.99 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.08x = 2,565.99 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.08x = 1,578,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,468.75/1,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.50

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