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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.04, 2,573.40 and 620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.04, 2,573.40 and 620.14 is: 929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.04 : 2,573.40 = 620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.04/2,573.40 = 620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.04x = 2,573.40 × 620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.04x = 1,595,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,868.28/1,716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.97

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