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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.05, 2,568.06 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.05, 2,568.06 and 413.52 is: 620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.05 : 2,568.06 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.05/2,568.06 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.05x = 2,568.06 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.05x = 1,061,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,944.17/1,712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.28

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