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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.74, 2,578.09 and 420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.74, 2,578.09 and 420.22 is: 630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.74 : 2,578.09 = 420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.74/2,578.09 = 420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.74x = 2,578.09 × 420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.74x = 1,083,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,364.98/1,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.33

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