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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.77, 2,572.16 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.77, 2,572.16 and 619.11 is: 928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.77 : 2,572.16 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.77/2,572.16 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.77x = 2,572.16 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.77x = 1,592,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,446.88/1,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.67

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