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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.69, 2,570.87 and 618.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.69, 2,570.87 and 618.05 is: 927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.69 : 2,570.87 = 618.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.69/2,570.87 = 618.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.69x = 2,570.87 × 618.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.69x = 1,588,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,934.18/1,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.20

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