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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.76, 2,573.98 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.76, 2,573.98 and 620.28 is: 930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.76 : 2,573.98 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.76/2,573.98 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.76x = 2,573.98 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.76x = 1,596,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,588.31/1,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.54

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