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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.46, 2,573.20 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.46, 2,573.20 and 416.93 is: 625.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.46 : 2,573.20 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.46/2,573.20 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.46x = 2,573.20 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.46x = 1,072,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,835.76/1,715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.39

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