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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.44, 2,610.48 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.44, 2,610.48 and 586.56 is: 879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.44 : 2,610.48 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.44/2,610.48 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.44x = 2,610.48 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.44x = 1,531,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,203.15/1,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.27

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