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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.94, 2,572.40 and 619.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.94, 2,572.40 and 619.01 is: 928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.94 : 2,572.40 = 619.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.94/2,572.40 = 619.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.94x = 2,572.40 × 619.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.94x = 1,592,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,341.32/1,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.51

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