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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.45, 2,567.38 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.45, 2,567.38 and 615.52 is: 923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.45 : 2,567.38 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.45/2,567.38 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.45x = 2,567.38 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.45x = 1,580,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,273.74/1,711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.35

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