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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.82, 2,575.34 and 621.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.82, 2,575.34 and 621.19 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.82 : 2,575.34 = 621.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.82/2,575.34 = 621.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.82x = 2,575.34 × 621.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.82x = 1,599,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,775.45/1,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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