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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.06, 2,614.70 and 1,194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.06, 2,614.70 and 1,194.56 is: 1,790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.06 : 2,614.70 = 1,194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.06/2,614.70 = 1,194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.06x = 2,614.70 × 1,194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.06x = 3,123,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,416.03/1,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.89

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