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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.34, 2,615.48 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.34, 2,615.48 and 704.84 is: 1,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.34 : 2,615.48 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.34/2,615.48 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.34x = 2,615.48 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.34x = 1,843,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,494.92/1,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.84

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