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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.13, 2,614.93 and 819.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.13, 2,614.93 and 819.22 is: 1,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.13 : 2,614.93 = 819.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.13/2,614.93 = 819.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.13x = 2,614.93 × 819.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.13x = 2,142,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,189.88/1,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.23

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