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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.20, 2,615.22 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.20, 2,615.22 and 590.04 is: 884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.20 : 2,615.22 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.20/2,615.22 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.20x = 2,615.22 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.20x = 1,543,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,084.41/1,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.69

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