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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.74, 2,572.99 and 619.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.74, 2,572.99 and 619.90 is: 929.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.74 : 2,572.99 = 619.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.74/2,572.99 = 619.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.74x = 2,572.99 × 619.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.74x = 1,595,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,004.74/1,716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.09

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