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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.94, 2,572.36 and 619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.94, 2,572.36 and 619.53 is: 928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.94 : 2,572.36 = 619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.94/2,572.36 = 619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.94x = 2,572.36 × 619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.94x = 1,593,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,654.19/1,715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.74

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