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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.81, 2,578.41 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.81, 2,578.41 and 622.94 is: 934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.81 : 2,578.41 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.81/2,578.41 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.81x = 2,578.41 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.81x = 1,606,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,178.72/1,718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.47

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