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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.61, 2,613.77 and 572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.61, 2,613.77 and 572.59 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.61 : 2,613.77 = 572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.61/2,613.77 = 572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.61x = 2,613.77 × 572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.61x = 1,496,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,611.93/1,742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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