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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.54, 2,571.95 and 619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.54, 2,571.95 and 619.02 is: 928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.54 : 2,571.95 = 619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.54/2,571.95 = 619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.54x = 2,571.95 × 619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.54x = 1,592,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,072.53/1,714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.57

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