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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.59, 2,577.88 and 622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.59, 2,577.88 and 622.95 is: 934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.59 : 2,577.88 = 622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.59/2,577.88 = 622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.59x = 2,577.88 × 622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.59x = 1,605,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,889.57/1,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.42

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