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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.32, 2,572.30 and 619.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.32, 2,572.30 and 619.09 is: 928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.32 : 2,572.30 = 619.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.32/2,572.30 = 619.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.32x = 2,572.30 × 619.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.32x = 1,592,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,469.25/1,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.38

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