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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744, 2,615.68 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744, 2,615.68 and 573.96 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744 : 2,615.68 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744/2,615.68 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744x = 2,615.68 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744x = 1,501,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,295.69/1,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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