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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744, 2,616.41 and 589.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744, 2,616.41 and 589.75 is: 884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744 : 2,616.41 = 589.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744/2,616.41 = 589.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744x = 2,616.41 × 589.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744x = 1,543,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,027.80/1,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.76

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