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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.95, 2,612.79 and 817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.95, 2,612.79 and 817.29 is: 1,225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.95 : 2,612.79 = 817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.95/2,612.79 = 817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.95x = 2,612.79 × 817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.95x = 2,135,407.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,407.14/1,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.87

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