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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.06, 2,611.19 and 817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.06, 2,611.19 and 817.26 is: 1,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.06 : 2,611.19 = 817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.06/2,611.19 = 817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.06x = 2,611.19 × 817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.06x = 2,134,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,008.79/1,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.69

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