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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.58, 2,571.78 and 618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.58, 2,571.78 and 618.92 is: 928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.58 : 2,571.78 = 618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.58/2,571.78 = 618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.58x = 2,571.78 × 618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.58x = 1,591,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,726.08/1,714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.35

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