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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.40, 2,566.76 and 615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.40, 2,566.76 and 615.65 is: 923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.40 : 2,566.76 = 615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.40/2,566.76 = 615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.40x = 2,566.76 × 615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.40x = 1,580,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,209.88/1,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.35

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