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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.08, 2,615.76 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.08, 2,615.76 and 589.44 is: 884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.08 : 2,615.76 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.08/2,615.76 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.08x = 2,615.76 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.08x = 1,541,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,833.57/1,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.04

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