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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.85, 2,612.91 and 571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.85, 2,612.91 and 571.82 is: 857.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.85 : 2,612.91 = 571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.85/2,612.91 = 571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.85x = 2,612.91 × 571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.85x = 1,494,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,101.13/1,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.77

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