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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.59, 2,577.89 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.59, 2,577.89 and 420.06 is: 630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.59 : 2,577.89 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.59/2,577.89 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.59x = 2,577.89 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.59x = 1,082,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,868.47/1,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.09

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