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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.16, 2,616.23 and 574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.16, 2,616.23 and 574.11 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.16 : 2,616.23 = 574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.16/2,616.23 = 574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.16x = 2,616.23 × 574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.16x = 1,502,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,005.24/1,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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