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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.96, 2,578.43 and 622.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.96, 2,578.43 and 622.55 is: 933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.96 : 2,578.43 = 622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.96/2,578.43 = 622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.96x = 2,578.43 × 622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.96x = 1,605,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,209.60/1,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.83

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