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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.48, 2,571.73 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.48, 2,571.73 and 415.95 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.48 : 2,571.73 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.48/2,571.73 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.48x = 2,571.73 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.48x = 1,069,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,711.09/1,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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