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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.43, 2,615.99 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.43, 2,615.99 and 704.16 is: 1,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.43 : 2,615.99 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.43/2,615.99 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.43x = 2,615.99 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.43x = 1,842,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,072.00/1,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.98

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