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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.11, 2,566.71 and 615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.11, 2,566.71 and 615.59 is: 923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.11 : 2,566.71 = 615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.11/2,566.71 = 615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.11x = 2,566.71 × 615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.11x = 1,580,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,028.18/1,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.39

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