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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.97, 2,606.76 and 1,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.97, 2,606.76 and 1,044.37 is: 1,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.97 : 2,606.76 = 1,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.97/2,606.76 = 1,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.97x = 2,606.76 × 1,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.97x = 2,722,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,421.94/1,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.74

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