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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.74, 2,612.88 and 817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.74, 2,612.88 and 817.26 is: 1,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.74 : 2,612.88 = 817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.74/2,612.88 = 817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.74x = 2,612.88 × 817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.74x = 2,135,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,402.31/1,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.02

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