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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.84, 2,568.72 and 616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.84, 2,568.72 and 616.94 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.84 : 2,568.72 = 616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.84/2,568.72 = 616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.84x = 2,568.72 × 616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.84x = 1,584,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,746.12/1,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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