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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.62, 2,570.55 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.62, 2,570.55 and 618.30 is: 926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.62 : 2,570.55 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.62/2,570.55 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.62x = 2,570.55 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.62x = 1,589,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,371.07/1,714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.95

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