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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.95, 2,572.40 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.95, 2,572.40 and 416.42 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.95 : 2,572.40 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.95/2,572.40 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.95x = 2,572.40 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.95x = 1,071,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,185.95/1,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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