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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.42, 2,612.22 and 874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.42, 2,612.22 and 874.72 is: 1,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.42 : 2,612.22 = 874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.42/2,612.22 = 874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.42x = 2,612.22 × 874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.42x = 2,284,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,961.08/1,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.13

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