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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.59, 2,565.78 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.59, 2,565.78 and 615.36 is: 922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.59 : 2,565.78 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.59/2,565.78 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.59x = 2,565.78 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.59x = 1,578,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,878.38/1,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.46

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