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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.64, 2,572.80 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.64, 2,572.80 and 619.24 is: 929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.64 : 2,572.80 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.64/2,572.80 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.64x = 2,572.80 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.64x = 1,593,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,180.67/1,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.16

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