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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.90, 2,568.45 and 617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.90, 2,568.45 and 617.10 is: 925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.90 : 2,568.45 = 617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.90/2,568.45 = 617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.90x = 2,568.45 × 617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.90x = 1,584,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,990.50/1,712.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.33

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