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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.85, 2,571.97 and 619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.85, 2,571.97 and 619.05 is: 928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.85 : 2,571.97 = 619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.85/2,571.97 = 619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.85x = 2,571.97 × 619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.85x = 1,592,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,178.03/1,714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.46

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