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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.04, 2,611.48 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.04, 2,611.48 and 570.96 is: 856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.04 : 2,611.48 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.04/2,611.48 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.04x = 2,611.48 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.04x = 1,491,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,050.62/1,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.41

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