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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.49, 2,611.68 and 571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.49, 2,611.68 and 571.18 is: 856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.49 : 2,611.68 = 571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.49/2,611.68 = 571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.49x = 2,611.68 × 571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.49x = 1,491,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,732.85/1,741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.58

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