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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.45, 2,612.58 and 571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.45, 2,612.58 and 571.45 is: 857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.45 : 2,612.58 = 571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.45/2,612.58 = 571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.45x = 2,612.58 × 571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.45x = 1,492,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,958.84/1,741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.31

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