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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.76, 2,607.48 and 814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.76, 2,607.48 and 814.11 is: 1,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.76 : 2,607.48 = 814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.76/2,607.48 = 814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.76x = 2,607.48 × 814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.76x = 2,122,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,775.54/1,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.15

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