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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.84, 2,612.96 and 587.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.84, 2,612.96 and 587.68 is: 881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.84 : 2,612.96 = 587.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.84/2,612.96 = 587.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.84x = 2,612.96 × 587.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.84x = 1,535,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,584.33/1,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.59

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