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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.81, 2,569.17 and 617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.81, 2,569.17 and 617.41 is: 925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.81 : 2,569.17 = 617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.81/2,569.17 = 617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.81x = 2,569.17 × 617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.81x = 1,586,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,224.83/1,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.55

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