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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.68, 2,570.51 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.68, 2,570.51 and 415.16 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.68 : 2,570.51 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.68/2,570.51 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.68x = 2,570.51 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.68x = 1,067,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,158.00/1,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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