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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.43, 2,567.50 and 615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.43, 2,567.50 and 615.80 is: 923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.43 : 2,567.50 = 615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.43/2,567.50 = 615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.43x = 2,567.50 × 615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.43x = 1,581,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,071.38/1,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.83

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