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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.54, 2,573.18 and 619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.54, 2,573.18 and 619.62 is: 929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.54 : 2,573.18 = 619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.54/2,573.18 = 619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.54x = 2,573.18 × 619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.54x = 1,594,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,393.79/1,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.38

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