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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.41, 2,566.67 and 615.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.41, 2,566.67 and 615.57 is: 923.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.41 : 2,566.67 = 615.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.41/2,566.67 = 615.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.41x = 2,566.67 × 615.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.41x = 1,579,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,961.97/1,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.19

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