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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.43, 2,570.50 and 617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.43, 2,570.50 and 617.80 is: 926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.43 : 2,570.50 = 617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.43/2,570.50 = 617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.43x = 2,570.50 × 617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.43x = 1,588,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,054.90/1,713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.83

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