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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.38, 2,616.26 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.38, 2,616.26 and 704.34 is: 1,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.38 : 2,616.26 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.38/2,616.26 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.38x = 2,616.26 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.38x = 1,842,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,733.05/1,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.38

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