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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.52, 2,575.20 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.52, 2,575.20 and 620.96 is: 931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.52 : 2,575.20 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.52/2,575.20 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.52x = 2,575.20 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.52x = 1,599,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,096.19/1,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.59

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