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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.91, 2,580.61 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.91, 2,580.61 and 624.43 is: 936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.91 : 2,580.61 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.91/2,580.61 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.91x = 2,580.61 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.91x = 1,611,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,410.30/1,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.92

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