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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.54, 2,572.68 and 619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.54, 2,572.68 and 619.64 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.54 : 2,572.68 = 619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.54/2,572.68 = 619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.54x = 2,572.68 × 619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.54x = 1,594,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,135.44/1,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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