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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.56, 2,612.50 and 587.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.56, 2,612.50 and 587.48 is: 881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.56 : 2,612.50 = 587.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.56/2,612.50 = 587.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.56x = 2,612.50 × 587.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.56x = 1,534,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,791.50/1,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.27

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