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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.98, 2,570.35 and 618.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.98, 2,570.35 and 618.05 is: 926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.98 : 2,570.35 = 618.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.98/2,570.35 = 618.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.98x = 2,570.35 × 618.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.98x = 1,588,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,590.42/1,713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.85

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