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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.23, 2,573.10 and 619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.23, 2,573.10 and 619.35 is: 929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.23 : 2,573.10 = 619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.23/2,573.10 = 619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.23x = 2,573.10 × 619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.23x = 1,593,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,649.49/1,715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.12

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