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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.54, 2,568.82 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.54, 2,568.82 and 414.02 is: 621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.54 : 2,568.82 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.54/2,568.82 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.54x = 2,568.82 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.54x = 1,063,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,528.98/1,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.02

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