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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.77, 2,614.43 and 588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.77, 2,614.43 and 588.25 is: 882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.77 : 2,614.43 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.77/2,614.43 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.77x = 2,614.43 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.77x = 1,537,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,938.45/1,742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.47

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