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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.38, 2,577.51 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.38, 2,577.51 and 622.98 is: 933.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.38 : 2,577.51 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.38/2,577.51 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.38x = 2,577.51 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.38x = 1,605,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,737.18/1,719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.90

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