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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.42, 2,616.63 and 878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.42, 2,616.63 and 878.14 is: 1,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.42 : 2,616.63 = 878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.42/2,616.63 = 878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.42x = 2,616.63 × 878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.42x = 2,297,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,767.47/1,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.21

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