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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.67, 2,567.63 and 616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.67, 2,567.63 and 616.14 is: 924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.67 : 2,567.63 = 616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.67/2,567.63 = 616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.67x = 2,567.63 × 616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.67x = 1,582,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,021.09/1,711.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.26

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