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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.84, 2,582.78 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.84, 2,582.78 and 612.14 is: 918.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.84 : 2,582.78 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.84/2,582.78 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.84x = 2,582.78 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.84x = 1,581,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,022.95/1,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.22

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