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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.30, 2,569.71 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.30, 2,569.71 and 617.49 is: 926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.30 : 2,569.71 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.30/2,569.71 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.30x = 2,569.71 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.30x = 1,586,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,770.23/1,713.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.15

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