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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.61, 2,577.90 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.61, 2,577.90 and 622.98 is: 934.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.61 : 2,577.90 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.61/2,577.90 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.61x = 2,577.90 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.61x = 1,605,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,980.14/1,718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.46

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