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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.02, 2,615.75 and 574.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.02, 2,615.75 and 574.04 is: 860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.02 : 2,615.75 = 574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.02/2,615.75 = 574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.02x = 2,615.75 × 574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.02x = 1,501,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,538.99/1,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.96

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