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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.57, 2,572.76 and 604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.57, 2,572.76 and 604.70 is: 906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.57 : 2,572.76 = 604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.57/2,572.76 = 604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.57x = 2,572.76 × 604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.57x = 1,555,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,747.97/1,715.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.84

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