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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.78, 2,614.21 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.78, 2,614.21 and 573.62 is: 860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.78 : 2,614.21 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.78/2,614.21 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.78x = 2,614.21 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.78x = 1,499,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,548.64/1,742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.43

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