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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.71, 2,575.06 and 620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.71, 2,575.06 and 620.82 is: 931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.71 : 2,575.06 = 620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.71/2,575.06 = 620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.71x = 2,575.06 × 620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.71x = 1,598,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,639.87/1,716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.23

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