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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.35, 2,566.97 and 616.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.35, 2,566.97 and 616.47 is: 924.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.35 : 2,566.97 = 616.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.35/2,566.97 = 616.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.35x = 2,566.97 × 616.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.35x = 1,582,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,444.08/1,712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.14

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