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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.82, 2,567.12 and 615.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.82, 2,567.12 and 615.89 is: 923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.82 : 2,567.12 = 615.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.82/2,567.12 = 615.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.82x = 2,567.12 × 615.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.82x = 1,581,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,047.62/1,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.61

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