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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.41, 2,565.56 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.41, 2,565.56 and 615.52 is: 922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.41 : 2,565.56 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.41/2,565.56 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.41x = 2,565.56 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.41x = 1,579,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,161.99/1,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.72

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