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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.52, 2,578.28 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.52, 2,578.28 and 622.86 is: 934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.52 : 2,578.28 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.52/2,578.28 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.52x = 2,578.28 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.52x = 1,605,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,907.48/1,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.47

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