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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.16, 2,570.74 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.16, 2,570.74 and 618.23 is: 927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.16 : 2,570.74 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.16/2,570.74 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.16x = 2,570.74 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.16x = 1,589,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,313.47/1,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.17

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