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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.63, 2,570.04 and 617.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.63, 2,570.04 and 617.01 is: 925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.63 : 2,570.04 = 617.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.63/2,570.04 = 617.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.63x = 2,570.04 × 617.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.63x = 1,585,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,740.38/1,712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.91

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