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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.63, 2,566.76 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.63, 2,566.76 and 615.78 is: 923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.63 : 2,566.76 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.63/2,566.76 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.63x = 2,566.76 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.63x = 1,580,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,554.37/1,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.42

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