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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.60, 2,614.26 and 588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.60, 2,614.26 and 588.44 is: 882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.60 : 2,614.26 = 588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.60/2,614.26 = 588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.60x = 2,614.26 × 588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.60x = 1,538,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,335.15/1,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.78

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