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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.62, 2,578.14 and 622.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.62, 2,578.14 and 622.85 is: 934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.62 : 2,578.14 = 622.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.62/2,578.14 = 622.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.62x = 2,578.14 × 622.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.62x = 1,605,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,781.61/1,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.34

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