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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.54, 2,575.08 and 620.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.54, 2,575.08 and 620.97 is: 931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.54 : 2,575.08 = 620.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.54/2,575.08 = 620.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.54x = 2,575.08 × 620.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.54x = 1,599,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,047.43/1,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.55

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