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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.96, 2,571.14 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.96, 2,571.14 and 618.84 is: 928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.96 : 2,571.14 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.96/2,571.14 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.96x = 2,571.14 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.96x = 1,591,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,125.82/1,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.33

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