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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.93, 2,570.88 and 618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.93, 2,570.88 and 618.29 is: 927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.93 : 2,570.88 = 618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.93/2,570.88 = 618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.93x = 2,570.88 × 618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.93x = 1,589,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,536.54/1,713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.42

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